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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.13, 4,890.21 and 794.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.13, 4,890.21 and 794.96 is: 1,192.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.13 : 4,890.21 = 794.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.13/4,890.21 = 794.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.13x = 4,890.21 × 794.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.13x = 3,887,521.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,521.34/3,260.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.44

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