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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.31, 3,963.56 and 793.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.31, 3,963.56 and 793.93 is: 1,190.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.31 : 3,963.56 = 793.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.31/3,963.56 = 793.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.31x = 3,963.56 × 793.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.31x = 3,146,773.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,773.83/2,643.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.47

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