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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.91, 3,961.14 and 792.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.91, 3,961.14 and 792.45 is: 1,188.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.91 : 3,961.14 = 792.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.91/3,961.14 = 792.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.91x = 3,961.14 × 792.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.91x = 3,139,005.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,005.39/2,640.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.61

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