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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.22, 4,116 and 796.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.22, 4,116 and 796.42 is: 1,194.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.22 : 4,116 = 796.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.22/4,116 = 796.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.22x = 4,116 × 796.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.22x = 3,278,064.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,064.72/2,744.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.53

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