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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.66, 4,003.84 and 795.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.66, 4,003.84 and 795.19 is: 1,192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.66 : 4,003.84 = 795.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.66/4,003.84 = 795.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.66x = 4,003.84 × 795.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.66x = 3,183,813.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,813.53/2,669.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.59

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