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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.88, 3,967.08 and 795.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.88, 3,967.08 and 795.93 is: 1,193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.88 : 3,967.08 = 795.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.88/3,967.08 = 795.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.88x = 3,967.08 × 795.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.88x = 3,157,517.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,517.98/2,644.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.83

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