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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.66, 4,119.10 and 798.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.66, 4,119.10 and 798.02 is: 1,197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.66 : 4,119.10 = 798.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.66/4,119.10 = 798.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.66x = 4,119.10 × 798.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.66x = 3,287,099.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,099.60/2,745.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.20

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