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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.96, 4,118.02 and 797.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.96, 4,118.02 and 797.30 is: 1,196.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.96 : 4,118.02 = 797.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.96/4,118.02 = 797.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.96x = 4,118.02 × 797.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.96x = 3,283,297.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,297.35/2,744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.12

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