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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.32, 4,893.48 and 797.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.32, 4,893.48 and 797.13 is: 1,195.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.32 : 4,893.48 = 797.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.32/4,893.48 = 797.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.32x = 4,893.48 × 797.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.32x = 3,900,739.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,739.71/3,262.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.70

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