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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.87, 4,110.03 and 792.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.87, 4,110.03 and 792.09 is: 1,188.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.87 : 4,110.03 = 792.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.87/4,110.03 = 792.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.87x = 4,110.03 × 792.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.87x = 3,255,513.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,255,513.66/2,739.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.20

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