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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.68, 4,106.80 and 790.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.68, 4,106.80 and 790.18 is: 1,185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.68 : 4,106.80 = 790.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.68/4,106.80 = 790.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.68x = 4,106.80 × 790.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.68x = 3,245,111.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,111.22/2,737.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.35

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