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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.29, 4,893.51 and 797.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.29, 4,893.51 and 797.13 is: 1,195.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.29 : 4,893.51 = 797.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.29/4,893.51 = 797.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.29x = 4,893.51 × 797.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.29x = 3,900,763.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,763.63/3,262.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.71

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