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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.58, 4,153.37 and 794.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.58, 4,153.37 and 794.13 is: 1,191.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.58 : 4,153.37 = 794.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.58/4,153.37 = 794.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.58x = 4,153.37 × 794.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.58x = 3,298,315.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,315.72/2,768.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.34

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