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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.72, 4,117.23 and 797.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.72, 4,117.23 and 797.07 is: 1,195.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.72 : 4,117.23 = 797.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.72/4,117.23 = 797.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.72x = 4,117.23 × 797.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.72x = 3,281,735.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,735.96/2,744.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.65

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