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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,736.81, 4,105.53 and 789.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,736.81, 4,105.53 and 789.03 is: 1,183.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,736.81 : 4,105.53 = 789.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,736.81/4,105.53 = 789.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,736.81x = 4,105.53 × 789.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,736.81x = 3,239,386.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,386.34/2,736.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.64

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