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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.34, 4,113.67 and 794.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.34, 4,113.67 and 794.70 is: 1,192.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.34 : 4,113.67 = 794.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.34/4,113.67 = 794.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.34x = 4,113.67 × 794.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.34x = 3,269,133.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,133.55/2,742.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.10

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