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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.05, 4,103.30 and 787.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.05, 4,103.30 and 787.41 is: 1,181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.05 : 4,103.30 = 787.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.05/4,103.30 = 787.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.05x = 4,103.30 × 787.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.05x = 3,230,975.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,975.52/2,735.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.32

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