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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.32, 3,962.46 and 793

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.32, 3,962.46 and 793 is: 1,189.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.32 : 3,962.46 = 793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.32/3,962.46 = 793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.32x = 3,962.46 × 793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.32x = 3,142,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,230.78/2,642.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.19

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