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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.65, 4,102.98 and 787.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.65, 4,102.98 and 787.38 is: 1,180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.65 : 4,102.98 = 787.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.65/4,102.98 = 787.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.65x = 4,102.98 × 787.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.65x = 3,230,604.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,604.39/2,735.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.93

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