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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.69, 4,104.14 and 787.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.69, 4,104.14 and 787.82 is: 1,181.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.69 : 4,104.14 = 787.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.69/4,104.14 = 787.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.69x = 4,104.14 × 787.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.69x = 3,233,299.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,299.12/2,735.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.90

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