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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.73, 4,119 and 797.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.73, 4,119 and 797.68 is: 1,196.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.73 : 4,119 = 797.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.73/4,119 = 797.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.73x = 4,119 × 797.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.73x = 3,285,643.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,285,643.92/2,745.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.64

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