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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.76, 4,117.08 and 796.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.76, 4,117.08 and 796.88 is: 1,195.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.76 : 4,117.08 = 796.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.76/4,117.08 = 796.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.76x = 4,117.08 × 796.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.76x = 3,280,818.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,818.71/2,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.30

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