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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.43, 4,109.84 and 791.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.43, 4,109.84 and 791.62 is: 1,187.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.43 : 4,109.84 = 791.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.43/4,109.84 = 791.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.43x = 4,109.84 × 791.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.43x = 3,253,427.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253,427.58/2,739.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.63

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