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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.75, 4,192.13 and 742.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.75, 4,192.13 and 742.75 is: 1,114.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.75 : 4,192.13 = 742.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.75/4,192.13 = 742.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.75x = 4,192.13 × 742.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.75x = 3,113,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,704.56/2,794.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.13

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