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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.06, 3,963.74 and 793.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.06, 3,963.74 and 793.20 is: 1,190.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.06 : 3,963.74 = 793.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.06/3,963.74 = 793.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.06x = 3,963.74 × 793.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.06x = 3,144,034.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,144,034.60/2,642.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.00

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