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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.23, 4,106.45 and 789.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.23, 4,106.45 and 789.28 is: 1,184.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.23 : 4,106.45 = 789.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.23/4,106.45 = 789.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.23x = 4,106.45 × 789.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.23x = 3,241,151.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,241,151.10/2,737.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.10

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