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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.48, 4,118.64 and 797.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.48, 4,118.64 and 797.43 is: 1,196.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.48 : 4,118.64 = 797.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.48/4,118.64 = 797.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.48x = 4,118.64 × 797.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.48x = 3,284,327.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,327.10/2,745.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.27

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