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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.36, 4,116.94 and 796.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.36, 4,116.94 and 796.31 is: 1,194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.36 : 4,116.94 = 796.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.36/4,116.94 = 796.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.36x = 4,116.94 × 796.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.36x = 3,278,337.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,337.92/2,744.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.58

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