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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.08, 3,966.69 and 795.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.08, 3,966.69 and 795.05 is: 1,192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.08 : 3,966.69 = 795.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.08/3,966.69 = 795.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.08x = 3,966.69 × 795.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.08x = 3,153,697.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153,697.05/2,644.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.74

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