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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.32, 3,963.82 and 794.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.32, 3,963.82 and 794.07 is: 1,190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.32 : 3,963.82 = 794.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.32/3,963.82 = 794.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.32x = 3,963.82 × 794.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.32x = 3,147,550.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147,550.55/2,643.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.76

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