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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.98, 4,107.58 and 790.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.98, 4,107.58 and 790.03 is: 1,185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.98 : 4,107.58 = 790.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.98/4,107.58 = 790.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.98x = 4,107.58 × 790.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.98x = 3,245,114.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,114.59/2,737.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.22

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