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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.79, 4,110.32 and 791.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.79, 4,110.32 and 791.94 is: 1,188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.79 : 4,110.32 = 791.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.79/4,110.32 = 791.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.79x = 4,110.32 × 791.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.79x = 3,255,128.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,255,128.80/2,739.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.10

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