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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.42, 4,110.63 and 792.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.42, 4,110.63 and 792.64 is: 1,188.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.42 : 4,110.63 = 792.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.42/4,110.63 = 792.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.42x = 4,110.63 × 792.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.42x = 3,258,249.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,249.76/2,740.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.96

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