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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.82, 4,112.72 and 794.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.82, 4,112.72 and 794.02 is: 1,191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.82 : 4,112.72 = 794.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.82/4,112.72 = 794.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.82x = 4,112.72 × 794.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.82x = 3,265,581.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,581.93/2,741.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.03

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