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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.75, 3,966.17 and 795.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.75, 3,966.17 and 795.32 is: 1,192.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.75 : 3,966.17 = 795.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.75/3,966.17 = 795.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.75x = 3,966.17 × 795.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.75x = 3,154,365.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,365.39/2,644.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.69

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