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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.90, 4,114.56 and 795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.90, 4,114.56 and 795 is: 1,192.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.90 : 4,114.56 = 795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.90/4,114.56 = 795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.90x = 4,114.56 × 795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.90x = 3,271,075.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,075.20/2,742.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.56

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