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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.72, 3,966.26 and 794.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.72, 3,966.26 and 794.90 is: 1,192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.72 : 3,966.26 = 794.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.72/3,966.26 = 794.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.72x = 3,966.26 × 794.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.72x = 3,152,756.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,756.27/2,643.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.55

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