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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.92, 3,960.70 and 791.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.92, 3,960.70 and 791.56 is: 1,187.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.92 : 3,960.70 = 791.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.92/3,960.70 = 791.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.92x = 3,960.70 × 791.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.92x = 3,135,131.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,131.69/2,640.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.14

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