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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.08, 4,105.84 and 789.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.08, 4,105.84 and 789.32 is: 1,184.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.08 : 4,105.84 = 789.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.08/4,105.84 = 789.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.08x = 4,105.84 × 789.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.08x = 3,240,821.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,821.63/2,737.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.04

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