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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.67, 3,964.68 and 793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.67, 3,964.68 and 793.80 is: 1,190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.67 : 3,964.68 = 793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.67/3,964.68 = 793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.67x = 3,964.68 × 793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.67x = 3,147,162.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147,162.98/2,642.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.90

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