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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.80, 4,114.50 and 795.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.80, 4,114.50 and 795.96 is: 1,193.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.80 : 4,114.50 = 795.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.80/4,114.50 = 795.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.80x = 4,114.50 × 795.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.80x = 3,274,977.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,977.42/2,743.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.59

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