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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.36, 4,112.69 and 793.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.36, 4,112.69 and 793.53 is: 1,190.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.36 : 4,112.69 = 793.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.36/4,112.69 = 793.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.36x = 4,112.69 × 793.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.36x = 3,263,538.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263,538.93/2,741.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.48

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