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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.94, 4,106.84 and 790.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.94, 4,106.84 and 790.32 is: 1,185.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.94 : 4,106.84 = 790.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.94/4,106.84 = 790.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.94x = 4,106.84 × 790.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.94x = 3,245,717.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,717.79/2,737.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.46

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