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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.64, 4,152.19 and 794.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.64, 4,152.19 and 794.13 is: 1,190.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.64 : 4,152.19 = 794.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.64/4,152.19 = 794.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.64x = 4,152.19 × 794.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.64x = 3,297,378.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297,378.64/2,768.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.97

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