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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.58, 4,116.99 and 796.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.58, 4,116.99 and 796.98 is: 1,195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.58 : 4,116.99 = 796.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.58/4,116.99 = 796.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.58x = 4,116.99 × 796.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.58x = 3,281,158.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,158.69/2,744.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.50

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