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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.44, 4,106.76 and 789.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.44, 4,106.76 and 789.48 is: 1,184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.44 : 4,106.76 = 789.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.44/4,106.76 = 789.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.44x = 4,106.76 × 789.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.44x = 3,242,204.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242,204.88/2,737.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.39

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