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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.62, 4,149.97 and 792.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.62, 4,149.97 and 792.32 is: 1,188.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.62 : 4,149.97 = 792.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.62/4,149.97 = 792.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.62x = 4,149.97 × 792.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.62x = 3,288,081.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,081.50/2,766.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.48

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