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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,734.97, 4,102.49 and 787.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,734.97, 4,102.49 and 787.19 is: 1,180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,734.97 : 4,102.49 = 787.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,734.97/4,102.49 = 787.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,734.97x = 4,102.49 × 787.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,734.97x = 3,229,439.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,439.10/2,734.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.80

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