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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646.87, 3,970.96 and 797.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646.87, 3,970.96 and 797.94 is: 1,197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646.87 : 3,970.96 = 797.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646.87/3,970.96 = 797.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646.87x = 3,970.96 × 797.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646.87x = 3,168,587.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,587.82/2,646.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.11

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