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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.40, 4,102.14 and 787.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.40, 4,102.14 and 787.08 is: 1,180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.40 : 4,102.14 = 787.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.40/4,102.14 = 787.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.40x = 4,102.14 × 787.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.40x = 3,228,712.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228,712.35/2,735.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.34

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