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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.06, 4,113.80 and 794.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.06, 4,113.80 and 794.42 is: 1,191.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.06 : 4,113.80 = 794.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.06/4,113.80 = 794.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.06x = 4,113.80 × 794.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.06x = 3,268,085.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,085.00/2,742.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.84

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