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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.33, 3,961.14 and 792.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.33, 3,961.14 and 792.10 is: 1,187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.33 : 3,961.14 = 792.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.33/3,961.14 = 792.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.33x = 3,961.14 × 792.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.33x = 3,137,618.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,618.99/2,641.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.89

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