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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.82, 3,963.40 and 792.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.82, 3,963.40 and 792.94 is: 1,189.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.82 : 3,963.40 = 792.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.82/3,963.40 = 792.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.82x = 3,963.40 × 792.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.82x = 3,142,738.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,738.40/2,641.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.61

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