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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.38, 3,967.91 and 796.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.38, 3,967.91 and 796.45 is: 1,194.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.38 : 3,967.91 = 796.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.38/3,967.91 = 796.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.38x = 3,967.91 × 796.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.38x = 3,160,241.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,241.92/2,645.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.63

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