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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.98, 4,106.94 and 790.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.98, 4,106.94 and 790.20 is: 1,185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.98 : 4,106.94 = 790.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.98/4,106.94 = 790.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.98x = 4,106.94 × 790.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.98x = 3,245,303.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,303.99/2,737.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.29

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