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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.91, 3,967.59 and 796.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.91, 3,967.59 and 796.68 is: 1,194.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.91 : 3,967.59 = 796.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.91/3,967.59 = 796.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.91x = 3,967.59 × 796.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.91x = 3,160,899.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,899.60/2,645.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.64

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