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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.31, 3,961.57 and 792.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.31, 3,961.57 and 792.35 is: 1,188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.31 : 3,961.57 = 792.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.31/3,961.57 = 792.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.31x = 3,961.57 × 792.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.31x = 3,138,949.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,949.99/2,641.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.41

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