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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.80, 4,110.46 and 792.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.80, 4,110.46 and 792.20 is: 1,188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.80 : 4,110.46 = 792.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.80/4,110.46 = 792.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.80x = 4,110.46 × 792.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.80x = 3,256,306.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,256,306.41/2,739.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.52

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