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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.95, 4,149.44 and 791.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.95, 4,149.44 and 791.50 is: 1,187.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.95 : 4,149.44 = 791.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.95/4,149.44 = 791.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.95x = 4,149.44 × 791.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.95x = 3,284,257.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,257.06/2,765.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.39

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