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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.09, 3,965.30 and 794.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.09, 3,965.30 and 794.24 is: 1,191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.09 : 3,965.30 = 794.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.09/3,965.30 = 794.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.09x = 3,965.30 × 794.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.09x = 3,149,399.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,399.87/2,643.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.56

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