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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.98, 3,961.49 and 792.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.98, 3,961.49 and 792.11 is: 1,188.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.98 : 3,961.49 = 792.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.98/3,961.49 = 792.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.98x = 3,961.49 × 792.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.98x = 3,137,912.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,912.08/2,640.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.16

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