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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.26, 4,115.16 and 795.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.26, 4,115.16 and 795.42 is: 1,193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.26 : 4,115.16 = 795.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.26/4,115.16 = 795.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.26x = 4,115.16 × 795.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.26x = 3,273,280.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,280.57/2,743.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.21

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