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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.38, 3,966.65 and 795.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.38, 3,966.65 and 795.54 is: 1,193.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.38 : 3,966.65 = 795.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.38/3,966.65 = 795.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.38x = 3,966.65 × 795.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.38x = 3,155,624.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,624.76/2,644.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.33

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