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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.18, 3,967.52 and 796.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.18, 3,967.52 and 796.70 is: 1,194.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.18 : 3,967.52 = 796.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.18/3,967.52 = 796.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.18x = 3,967.52 × 796.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.18x = 3,160,899.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,899.36/2,645.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.97

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