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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.98, 4,116.38 and 795.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.98, 4,116.38 and 795.93 is: 1,194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.98 : 4,116.38 = 795.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.98/4,116.38 = 795.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.98x = 4,116.38 × 795.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.98x = 3,276,346.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276,346.35/2,743.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.01

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