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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.80, 3,967.20 and 795.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.80, 3,967.20 and 795.92 is: 1,193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.80 : 3,967.20 = 795.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.80/3,967.20 = 795.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.80x = 3,967.20 × 795.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.80x = 3,157,573.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,573.82/2,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.88

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