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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.01, 4,111.79 and 793.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.01, 4,111.79 and 793.17 is: 1,189.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.01 : 4,111.79 = 793.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.01/4,111.79 = 793.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.01x = 4,111.79 × 793.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.01x = 3,261,344.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,344.51/2,741.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.83

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