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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.01, 4,157.12 and 796.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.01, 4,157.12 and 796.64 is: 1,195.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.01 : 4,157.12 = 796.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.01/4,157.12 = 796.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.01x = 4,157.12 × 796.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.01x = 3,311,709.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311,709.28/2,771.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.13

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