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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.74, 4,111.08 and 792.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.74, 4,111.08 and 792.88 is: 1,189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.74 : 4,111.08 = 792.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.74/4,111.08 = 792.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.74x = 4,111.08 × 792.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.74x = 3,259,593.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259,593.11/2,740.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.31

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