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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.02, 4,114.26 and 795.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.02, 4,114.26 and 795.18 is: 1,192.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.02 : 4,114.26 = 795.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.02/4,114.26 = 795.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.02x = 4,114.26 × 795.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.02x = 3,271,577.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,577.27/2,743.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.69

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