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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.31, 4,194.47 and 744.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.31, 4,194.47 and 744.31 is: 1,116.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.31 : 4,194.47 = 744.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.31/4,194.47 = 744.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.31x = 4,194.47 × 744.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.31x = 3,121,995.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,995.52/2,796.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.47

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