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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.13, 4,116.20 and 796.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.13, 4,116.20 and 796.35 is: 1,194.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.13 : 4,116.20 = 796.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.13/4,116.20 = 796.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.13x = 4,116.20 × 796.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.13x = 3,277,935.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,935.87/2,744.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.53

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