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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.85, 4,111.88 and 793.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.85, 4,111.88 and 793.07 is: 1,189.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.85 : 4,111.88 = 793.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.85/4,111.88 = 793.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.85x = 4,111.88 × 793.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.85x = 3,260,984.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260,984.15/2,740.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.77

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