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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.72, 4,112.26 and 793.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.72, 4,112.26 and 793.91 is: 1,190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.72 : 4,112.26 = 793.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.72/4,112.26 = 793.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.72x = 4,112.26 × 793.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.72x = 3,264,772.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,264,772.63/2,741.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.78

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