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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.16, 4,114.56 and 795.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.16, 4,114.56 and 795.44 is: 1,193.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.16 : 4,114.56 = 795.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.16/4,114.56 = 795.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.16x = 4,114.56 × 795.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.16x = 3,272,885.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,885.61/2,743.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.11

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