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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646.04, 3,967.77 and 796.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646.04, 3,967.77 and 796.81 is: 1,194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646.04 : 3,967.77 = 796.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646.04/3,967.77 = 796.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646.04x = 3,967.77 × 796.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646.04x = 3,161,558.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,558.81/2,646.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.83

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