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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.52, 4,113.18 and 794.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.52, 4,113.18 and 794.30 is: 1,191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.52 : 4,113.18 = 794.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.52/4,113.18 = 794.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.52x = 4,113.18 × 794.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.52x = 3,267,098.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,098.87/2,742.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.28

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