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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.13, 4,111.73 and 793.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.13, 4,111.73 and 793.34 is: 1,190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.13 : 4,111.73 = 793.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.13/4,111.73 = 793.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.13x = 4,111.73 × 793.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.13x = 3,261,981.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,981.30/2,741.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.01

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