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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.94, 3,961.68 and 791.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.94, 3,961.68 and 791.74 is: 1,187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.94 : 3,961.68 = 791.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.94/3,961.68 = 791.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.94x = 3,961.68 × 791.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.94x = 3,136,620.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,620.52/2,640.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.69

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