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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,734.94, 4,101.96 and 787.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,734.94, 4,101.96 and 787.34 is: 1,180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,734.94 : 4,101.96 = 787.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,734.94/4,101.96 = 787.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,734.94x = 4,101.96 × 787.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,734.94x = 3,229,637.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,637.19/2,734.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.88

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