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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.05, 4,107.15 and 790.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.05, 4,107.15 and 790.25 is: 1,185.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.05 : 4,107.15 = 790.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.05/4,107.15 = 790.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.05x = 4,107.15 × 790.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.05x = 3,245,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,672.32/2,738.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.40

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