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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,793.75, 4,190.63 and 741.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,793.75, 4,190.63 and 741.75 is: 1,112.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,793.75 : 4,190.63 = 741.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,793.75/4,190.63 = 741.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,793.75x = 4,190.63 × 741.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,793.75x = 3,108,396.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,396.09/2,793.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.63

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