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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.10, 3,965.92 and 795.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.10, 3,965.92 and 795.64 is: 1,193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.10 : 3,965.92 = 795.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.10/3,965.92 = 795.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.10x = 3,965.92 × 795.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.10x = 3,155,444.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,444.59/2,644.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.39

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