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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646.38, 3,970.10 and 797.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646.38, 3,970.10 and 797.42 is: 1,196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646.38 : 3,970.10 = 797.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646.38/3,970.10 = 797.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646.38x = 3,970.10 × 797.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646.38x = 3,165,849.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,849.06/2,646.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.29

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