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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.93, 4,118.07 and 797.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.93, 4,118.07 and 797.33 is: 1,196.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.93 : 4,118.07 = 797.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.93/4,118.07 = 797.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.93x = 4,118.07 × 797.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.93x = 3,283,440.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,440.16/2,744.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.19

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