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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.83, 4,109.54 and 791.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.83, 4,109.54 and 791.91 is: 1,187.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.83 : 4,109.54 = 791.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.83/4,109.54 = 791.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.83x = 4,109.54 × 791.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.83x = 3,254,381.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,381.86/2,739.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.81

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