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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.44, 4,112.16 and 793.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.44, 4,112.16 and 793.84 is: 1,190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.44 : 4,112.16 = 793.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.44/4,112.16 = 793.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.44x = 4,112.16 × 793.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.44x = 3,264,397.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,264,397.09/2,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.76

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