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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.35, 3,965.31 and 795.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.35, 3,965.31 and 795.03 is: 1,192.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.35 : 3,965.31 = 795.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.35/3,965.31 = 795.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.35x = 3,965.31 × 795.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.35x = 3,152,540.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,540.41/2,644.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.18

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