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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.14, 4,118.25 and 797.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.14, 4,118.25 and 797.36 is: 1,196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.14 : 4,118.25 = 797.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.14/4,118.25 = 797.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.14x = 4,118.25 × 797.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.14x = 3,283,727.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,727.82/2,745.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.20

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