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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.52, 4,102.68 and 787.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.52, 4,102.68 and 787.29 is: 1,180.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.52 : 4,102.68 = 787.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.52/4,102.68 = 787.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.52x = 4,102.68 × 787.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.52x = 3,229,998.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,998.94/2,735.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.76

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