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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.87, 4,107.03 and 790.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.87, 4,107.03 and 790.09 is: 1,185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.87 : 4,107.03 = 790.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.87/4,107.03 = 790.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.87x = 4,107.03 × 790.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.87x = 3,244,923.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,923.33/2,737.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.20

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