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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.08, 4,110.78 and 792.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.08, 4,110.78 and 792.42 is: 1,188.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.08 : 4,110.78 = 792.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.08/4,110.78 = 792.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.08x = 4,110.78 × 792.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.08x = 3,257,464.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,464.29/2,740.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.82

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