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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.48, 4,120.14 and 798.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.48, 4,120.14 and 798.43 is: 1,197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.48 : 4,120.14 = 798.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.48/4,120.14 = 798.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.48x = 4,120.14 × 798.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.48x = 3,289,643.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,643.38/2,746.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.77

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