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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.37, 4,113.79 and 795.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.37, 4,113.79 and 795.12 is: 1,192.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.37 : 4,113.79 = 795.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.37/4,113.79 = 795.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.37x = 4,113.79 × 795.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.37x = 3,270,939.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,270,939.29/2,743.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.31

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