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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.52, 4,107.18 and 790.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.52, 4,107.18 and 790.30 is: 1,185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.52 : 4,107.18 = 790.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.52/4,107.18 = 790.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.52x = 4,107.18 × 790.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.52x = 3,245,904.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,904.35/2,738.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.28

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