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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.07, 4,107.51 and 790.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.07, 4,107.51 and 790.29 is: 1,185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.07 : 4,107.51 = 790.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.07/4,107.51 = 790.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.07x = 4,107.51 × 790.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.07x = 3,246,124.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,124.08/2,738.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.55

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