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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.49, 3,965.25 and 794.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.49, 3,965.25 and 794.62 is: 1,191.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.49 : 3,965.25 = 794.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.49/3,965.25 = 794.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.49x = 3,965.25 × 794.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.49x = 3,150,866.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,866.96/2,643.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.93

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