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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.76, 4,193.62 and 743.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.76, 4,193.62 and 743.76 is: 1,115.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.76 : 4,193.62 = 743.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.76/4,193.62 = 743.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.76x = 4,193.62 × 743.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.76x = 3,119,046.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,046.81/2,795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.63

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