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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,736, 4,104.56 and 788.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,736, 4,104.56 and 788.04 is: 1,182.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,736 : 4,104.56 = 788.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,736/4,104.56 = 788.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,736x = 4,104.56 × 788.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,736x = 3,234,557.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,557.46/2,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.22

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