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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.36, 4,114.62 and 795.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.36, 4,114.62 and 795.16 is: 1,192.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.36 : 4,114.62 = 795.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.36/4,114.62 = 795.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.36x = 4,114.62 × 795.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.36x = 3,271,781.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,781.24/2,743.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.62

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