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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.32, 4,107.50 and 790.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.32, 4,107.50 and 790.52 is: 1,185.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.32 : 4,107.50 = 790.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.32/4,107.50 = 790.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.32x = 4,107.50 × 790.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.32x = 3,247,042.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,042.34/2,738.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.78

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