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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.66, 4,116.98 and 796.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.66, 4,116.98 and 796.86 is: 1,195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.66 : 4,116.98 = 796.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.66/4,116.98 = 796.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.66x = 4,116.98 × 796.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.66x = 3,280,656.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,656.68/2,744.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.29

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