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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.11, 4,109.27 and 791.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.11, 4,109.27 and 791.17 is: 1,186.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.11 : 4,109.27 = 791.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.11/4,109.27 = 791.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.11x = 4,109.27 × 791.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.11x = 3,251,116.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,116.92/2,739.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.93

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