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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.89, 4,119.06 and 798.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.89, 4,119.06 and 798.09 is: 1,197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.89 : 4,119.06 = 798.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.89/4,119.06 = 798.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.89x = 4,119.06 × 798.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.89x = 3,287,399.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,399.03/2,745.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.21

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