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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.38, 4,152.60 and 794.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.38, 4,152.60 and 794.07 is: 1,191.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.38 : 4,152.60 = 794.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.38/4,152.60 = 794.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.38x = 4,152.60 × 794.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.38x = 3,297,434.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297,434.32/2,768.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.11

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