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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.99, 3,966 and 795.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.99, 3,966 and 795.12 is: 1,192.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.99 : 3,966 = 795.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.99/3,966 = 795.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.99x = 3,966 × 795.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.99x = 3,153,445.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153,445.92/2,643.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.68

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