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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.27, 3,966.94 and 795.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.27, 3,966.94 and 795.31 is: 1,193.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.27 : 3,966.94 = 795.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.27/3,966.94 = 795.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.27x = 3,966.94 × 795.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.27x = 3,154,949.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,949.29/2,644.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.13

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