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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.72, 4,113.20 and 794.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.72, 4,113.20 and 794.08 is: 1,191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.72 : 4,113.20 = 794.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.72/4,113.20 = 794.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.72x = 4,113.20 × 794.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.72x = 3,266,209.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,209.86/2,741.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.30

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