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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.63, 3,963.79 and 793.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.63, 3,963.79 and 793.70 is: 1,190.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.63 : 3,963.79 = 793.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.63/3,963.79 = 793.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.63x = 3,963.79 × 793.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.63x = 3,146,051.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,051.70/2,642.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.50

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