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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.29, 3,965.34 and 794.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.29, 3,965.34 and 794.19 is: 1,191.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.29 : 3,965.34 = 794.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.29/3,965.34 = 794.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.29x = 3,965.34 × 794.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.29x = 3,149,233.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,233.37/2,643.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.41

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