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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,736.70, 4,105.06 and 789.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,736.70, 4,105.06 and 789.08 is: 1,183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,736.70 : 4,105.06 = 789.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,736.70/4,105.06 = 789.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,736.70x = 4,105.06 × 789.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,736.70x = 3,239,220.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,220.74/2,736.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.62

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