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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.10, 3,969.37 and 797.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.10, 3,969.37 and 797.87 is: 1,196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.10 : 3,969.37 = 797.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.10/3,969.37 = 797.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.10x = 3,969.37 × 797.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.10x = 3,167,039.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,039.25/2,647.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.42

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