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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.08, 4,890.07 and 794.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.08, 4,890.07 and 794.90 is: 1,192.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.08 : 4,890.07 = 794.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.08/4,890.07 = 794.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.08x = 4,890.07 × 794.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.08x = 3,887,116.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,116.64/3,260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.34

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