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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.77, 4,891.16 and 795.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.77, 4,891.16 and 795.56 is: 1,193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.77 : 4,891.16 = 795.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.77/4,891.16 = 795.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.77x = 4,891.16 × 795.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.77x = 3,891,227.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,227.81/3,260.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.35

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