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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.34, 4,890.50 and 795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.34, 4,890.50 and 795.20 is: 1,192.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.34 : 4,890.50 = 795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.34/4,890.50 = 795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.34x = 4,890.50 × 795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.34x = 3,888,897.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888,897.17/3,260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.79

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