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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.18, 4,102.32 and 786.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.18, 4,102.32 and 786.96 is: 1,180.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.18 : 4,102.32 = 786.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.18/4,102.32 = 786.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.18x = 4,102.32 × 786.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.18x = 3,228,361.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228,361.75/2,735.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.31

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