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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.40, 4,102.59 and 787.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.40, 4,102.59 and 787.14 is: 1,180.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.40 : 4,102.59 = 787.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.40/4,102.59 = 787.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.40x = 4,102.59 × 787.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.40x = 3,229,312.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,312.69/2,735.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.56

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