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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.75, 4,195.14 and 744.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.75, 4,195.14 and 744.75 is: 1,117.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.75 : 4,195.14 = 744.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.75/4,195.14 = 744.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.75x = 4,195.14 × 744.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.75x = 3,124,330.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,124,330.52/2,796.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.13

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