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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.05, 4,104.90 and 788.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.05, 4,104.90 and 788.82 is: 1,183.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.05 : 4,104.90 = 788.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.05/4,104.90 = 788.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.05x = 4,104.90 × 788.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.05x = 3,238,027.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,027.22/2,737.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.04

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