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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.59, 3,963.17 and 792.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.59, 3,963.17 and 792.76 is: 1,189.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.59 : 3,963.17 = 792.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.59/3,963.17 = 792.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.59x = 3,963.17 × 792.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.59x = 3,141,842.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,141,842.65/2,641.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.38

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