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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.06, 4,155.10 and 795.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.06, 4,155.10 and 795.92 is: 1,193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.06 : 4,155.10 = 795.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.06/4,155.10 = 795.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.06x = 4,155.10 × 795.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.06x = 3,307,127.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,127.19/2,770.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.88

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