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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.13, 4,117.70 and 797.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.13, 4,117.70 and 797.35 is: 1,196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.13 : 4,117.70 = 797.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.13/4,117.70 = 797.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.13x = 4,117.70 × 797.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.13x = 3,283,248.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,248.10/2,745.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.03

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