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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.47, 4,112.70 and 793.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.47, 4,112.70 and 793.78 is: 1,190.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.47 : 4,112.70 = 793.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.47/4,112.70 = 793.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.47x = 4,112.70 × 793.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.47x = 3,264,579.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,264,579.01/2,741.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.81

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