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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.11, 4,117.80 and 797.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.11, 4,117.80 and 797.46 is: 1,196.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.11 : 4,117.80 = 797.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.11/4,117.80 = 797.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.11x = 4,117.80 × 797.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.11x = 3,283,780.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,780.79/2,745.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.23

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