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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.86, 3,960.44 and 791.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.86, 3,960.44 and 791.63 is: 1,187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.86 : 3,960.44 = 791.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.86/3,960.44 = 791.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.86x = 3,960.44 × 791.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.86x = 3,135,203.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,203.12/2,640.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.19

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