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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.83, 4,118.54 and 797.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.83, 4,118.54 and 797.91 is: 1,196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.83 : 4,118.54 = 797.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.83/4,118.54 = 797.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.83x = 4,118.54 × 797.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.83x = 3,286,220.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,220.26/2,745.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.81

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