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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.75, 4,118.63 and 797.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.75, 4,118.63 and 797.97 is: 1,196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.75 : 4,118.63 = 797.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.75/4,118.63 = 797.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.75x = 4,118.63 × 797.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.75x = 3,286,539.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,539.19/2,745.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.96

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