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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.27, 4,108.01 and 790.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.27, 4,108.01 and 790.31 is: 1,185.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.27 : 4,108.01 = 790.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.27/4,108.01 = 790.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.27x = 4,108.01 × 790.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.27x = 3,246,607.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,607.70/2,738.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.64

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