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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.73, 3,967.10 and 795.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.73, 3,967.10 and 795.99 is: 1,193.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.73 : 3,967.10 = 795.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.73/3,967.10 = 795.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.73x = 3,967.10 × 795.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.73x = 3,157,771.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,771.93/2,644.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.99

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