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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.81, 3,964.53 and 794.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.81, 3,964.53 and 794.57 is: 1,191.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.81 : 3,964.53 = 794.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.81/3,964.53 = 794.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.81x = 3,964.53 × 794.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.81x = 3,150,076.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,076.78/2,643.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.49

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