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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.73, 4,152.23 and 793.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.73, 4,152.23 and 793.38 is: 1,190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.73 : 4,152.23 = 793.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.73/4,152.23 = 793.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.73x = 4,152.23 × 793.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.73x = 3,294,292.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,292.27/2,767.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.25

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