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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.12, 4,149.72 and 792.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.12, 4,149.72 and 792.22 is: 1,188.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.12 : 4,149.72 = 792.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.12/4,149.72 = 792.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.12x = 4,149.72 × 792.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.12x = 3,287,491.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,491.18/2,767.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.06

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