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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.52, 4,150.42 and 793.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.52, 4,150.42 and 793.01 is: 1,189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.52 : 4,150.42 = 793.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.52/4,150.42 = 793.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.52x = 4,150.42 × 793.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.52x = 3,291,324.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,291,324.56/2,767.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.27

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