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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.37, 3,966.82 and 795.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.37, 3,966.82 and 795.14 is: 1,192.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.37 : 3,966.82 = 795.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.37/3,966.82 = 795.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.37x = 3,966.82 × 795.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.37x = 3,154,185.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,185.94/2,644.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.79

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