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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.14, 4,118.39 and 797.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.14, 4,118.39 and 797.34 is: 1,196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.14 : 4,118.39 = 797.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.14/4,118.39 = 797.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.14x = 4,118.39 × 797.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.14x = 3,283,776.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,776.01/2,745.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.21

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