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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.10, 4,113.87 and 794.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.10, 4,113.87 and 794.26 is: 1,191.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.10 : 4,113.87 = 794.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.10/4,113.87 = 794.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.10x = 4,113.87 × 794.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.10x = 3,267,482.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,482.39/2,742.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.60

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