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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.76, 4,153.17 and 794.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.76, 4,153.17 and 794.38 is: 1,191.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.76 : 4,153.17 = 794.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.76/4,153.17 = 794.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.76x = 4,153.17 × 794.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.76x = 3,299,195.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,195.18/2,768.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.58

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