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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.36, 3,156.42 and 788.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.36, 3,156.42 and 788.30 is: 1,181.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.36 : 3,156.42 = 788.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.36/3,156.42 = 788.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.36x = 3,156.42 × 788.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.36x = 2,488,205.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,205.89/2,105.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.84

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