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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.39, 4,117.26 and 796.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.39, 4,117.26 and 796.61 is: 1,195.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.39 : 4,117.26 = 796.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.39/4,117.26 = 796.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.39x = 4,117.26 × 796.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.39x = 3,279,850.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279,850.49/2,744.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.11

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