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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.12, 4,108.83 and 791.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.12, 4,108.83 and 791.28 is: 1,186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.12 : 4,108.83 = 791.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.12/4,108.83 = 791.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.12x = 4,108.83 × 791.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.12x = 3,251,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,235.00/2,739.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.96

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