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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.26, 4,117.83 and 797.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.26, 4,117.83 and 797.38 is: 1,196.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.26 : 4,117.83 = 797.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.26/4,117.83 = 797.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.26x = 4,117.83 × 797.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.26x = 3,283,475.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,475.29/2,745.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.05

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