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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.44, 4,107.30 and 790.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.44, 4,107.30 and 790.84 is: 1,186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.44 : 4,107.30 = 790.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.44/4,107.30 = 790.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.44x = 4,107.30 × 790.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.44x = 3,248,217.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,217.13/2,738.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.16

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