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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.85, 4,117.82 and 797.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.85, 4,117.82 and 797.07 is: 1,195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.85 : 4,117.82 = 797.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.85/4,117.82 = 797.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.85x = 4,117.82 × 797.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.85x = 3,282,186.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282,186.80/2,744.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.76

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