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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.68, 4,107.56 and 790.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.68, 4,107.56 and 790.46 is: 1,185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.68 : 4,107.56 = 790.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.68/4,107.56 = 790.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.68x = 4,107.56 × 790.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.68x = 3,246,861.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,861.88/2,738.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.56

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