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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.55, 4,112.24 and 793.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.55, 4,112.24 and 793.73 is: 1,190.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.55 : 4,112.24 = 793.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.55/4,112.24 = 793.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.55x = 4,112.24 × 793.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.55x = 3,263,983.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263,983.73/2,741.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.56

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