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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.39, 4,115.74 and 795.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.39, 4,115.74 and 795.45 is: 1,193.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.39 : 4,115.74 = 795.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.39/4,115.74 = 795.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.39x = 4,115.74 × 795.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.39x = 3,273,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,843.36/2,743.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.36

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