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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.26, 3,965.57 and 794.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.26, 3,965.57 and 794.33 is: 1,191.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.26 : 3,965.57 = 794.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.26/3,965.57 = 794.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.26x = 3,965.57 × 794.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.26x = 3,149,953.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,953.38/2,643.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.69

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