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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.23, 4,110.75 and 792.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.23, 4,110.75 and 792.18 is: 1,188.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.23 : 4,110.75 = 792.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.23/4,110.75 = 792.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.23x = 4,110.75 × 792.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.23x = 3,256,453.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,256,453.94/2,740.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.39

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