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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.89, 4,112.01 and 793.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.89, 4,112.01 and 793.11 is: 1,189.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.89 : 4,112.01 = 793.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.89/4,112.01 = 793.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.89x = 4,112.01 × 793.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.89x = 3,261,276.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,276.25/2,740.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.86

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