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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.28, 4,104.69 and 789.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.28, 4,104.69 and 789.03 is: 1,183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.28 : 4,104.69 = 789.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.28/4,104.69 = 789.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.28x = 4,104.69 × 789.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.28x = 3,238,723.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,723.55/2,737.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.19

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