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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.72, 3,962.10 and 792.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.72, 3,962.10 and 792.40 is: 1,188.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.72 : 3,962.10 = 792.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.72/3,962.10 = 792.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.72x = 3,962.10 × 792.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.72x = 3,139,568.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,568.04/2,641.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.46

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