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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.33, 3,968.58 and 796.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.33, 3,968.58 and 796.47 is: 1,194.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.33 : 3,968.58 = 796.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.33/3,968.58 = 796.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.33x = 3,968.58 × 796.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.33x = 3,160,854.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,854.91/2,645.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.88

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