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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.76, 4,112.73 and 793.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.76, 4,112.73 and 793.98 is: 1,191.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.76 : 4,112.73 = 793.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.76/4,112.73 = 793.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.76x = 4,112.73 × 793.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.76x = 3,265,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,425.37/2,741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.00

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