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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.47, 4,114.23 and 795.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.47, 4,114.23 and 795.27 is: 1,192.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.47 : 4,114.23 = 795.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.47/4,114.23 = 795.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.47x = 4,114.23 × 795.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.47x = 3,271,923.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,923.69/2,743.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.62

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