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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.80, 4,891.21 and 795.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.80, 4,891.21 and 795.62 is: 1,193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.80 : 4,891.21 = 795.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.80/4,891.21 = 795.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.80x = 4,891.21 × 795.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.80x = 3,891,554.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,554.74/3,260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.44

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