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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.64, 4,117.59 and 796.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.64, 4,117.59 and 796.77 is: 1,195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.64 : 4,117.59 = 796.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.64/4,117.59 = 796.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.64x = 4,117.59 × 796.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.64x = 3,280,772.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,772.18/2,744.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.34

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