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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.92, 4,109.90 and 792.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.92, 4,109.90 and 792.16 is: 1,188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.92 : 4,109.90 = 792.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.92/4,109.90 = 792.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.92x = 4,109.90 × 792.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.92x = 3,255,698.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,255,698.38/2,739.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.25

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