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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.56, 4,114.17 and 795.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.56, 4,114.17 and 795.78 is: 1,193.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.56 : 4,114.17 = 795.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.56/4,114.17 = 795.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.56x = 4,114.17 × 795.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.56x = 3,273,974.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,974.20/2,743.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.33

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