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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.21, 4,001.40 and 793.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.21, 4,001.40 and 793.60 is: 1,190.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.21 : 4,001.40 = 793.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.21/4,001.40 = 793.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.21x = 4,001.40 × 793.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.21x = 3,175,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,501.04/2,668.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.13

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