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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.10, 4,152.41 and 794.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.10, 4,152.41 and 794.28 is: 1,191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.10 : 4,152.41 = 794.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.10/4,152.41 = 794.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.10x = 4,152.41 × 794.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.10x = 3,298,176.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,176.88/2,769.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.06

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