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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.19, 4,113.28 and 794.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.19, 4,113.28 and 794.41 is: 1,191.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.19 : 4,113.28 = 794.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.19/4,113.28 = 794.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.19x = 4,113.28 × 794.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.19x = 3,267,621.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,621.47/2,742.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.61

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