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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.60, 4,106.80 and 790.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.60, 4,106.80 and 790.36 is: 1,185.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.60 : 4,106.80 = 790.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.60/4,106.80 = 790.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.60x = 4,106.80 × 790.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.60x = 3,245,850.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,850.45/2,737.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.66

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