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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,793.88, 4,190.81 and 741.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,793.88, 4,190.81 and 741.88 is: 1,112.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,793.88 : 4,190.81 = 741.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,793.88/4,190.81 = 741.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,793.88x = 4,190.81 × 741.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,793.88x = 3,109,078.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109,078.12/2,793.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.82

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