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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.28, 4,102.91 and 787.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.28, 4,102.91 and 787.47 is: 1,181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.28 : 4,102.91 = 787.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.28/4,102.91 = 787.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.28x = 4,102.91 × 787.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.28x = 3,230,914.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,914.60/2,735.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.20

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