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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.78, 4,192.14 and 742.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.78, 4,192.14 and 742.78 is: 1,114.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.78 : 4,192.14 = 742.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.78/4,192.14 = 742.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.78x = 4,192.14 × 742.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.78x = 3,113,837.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,837.75/2,794.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.16

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