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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.27, 4,111.98 and 793.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.27, 4,111.98 and 793.55 is: 1,190.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.27 : 4,111.98 = 793.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.27/4,111.98 = 793.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.27x = 4,111.98 × 793.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.27x = 3,263,061.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263,061.73/2,741.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.35

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