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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.52, 4,105.68 and 789.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.52, 4,105.68 and 789.30 is: 1,183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.52 : 4,105.68 = 789.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.52/4,105.68 = 789.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.52x = 4,105.68 × 789.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.52x = 3,240,613.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,613.22/2,737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.78

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