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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.99, 4,111.76 and 793.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.99, 4,111.76 and 793.74 is: 1,190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.99 : 4,111.76 = 793.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.99/4,111.76 = 793.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.99x = 4,111.76 × 793.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.99x = 3,263,668.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263,668.38/2,741.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.26

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