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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.13, 4,114.73 and 795.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.13, 4,114.73 and 795.34 is: 1,193.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.13 : 4,114.73 = 795.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.13/4,114.73 = 795.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.13x = 4,114.73 × 795.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.13x = 3,272,609.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,609.36/2,743.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.02

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