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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.25, 4,117.88 and 797.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.25, 4,117.88 and 797.47 is: 1,196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.25 : 4,117.88 = 797.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.25/4,117.88 = 797.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.25x = 4,117.88 × 797.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.25x = 3,283,881.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,881.78/2,745.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.21

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