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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.87, 4,111.53 and 793.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.87, 4,111.53 and 793.09 is: 1,189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.87 : 4,111.53 = 793.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.87/4,111.53 = 793.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.87x = 4,111.53 × 793.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.87x = 3,260,813.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260,813.33/2,740.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.70

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