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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.75, 4,114.17 and 795.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.75, 4,114.17 and 795.15 is: 1,192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.75 : 4,114.17 = 795.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.75/4,114.17 = 795.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.75x = 4,114.17 × 795.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.75x = 3,271,382.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,382.28/2,742.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.74

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