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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.75, 4,107.92 and 790.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.75, 4,107.92 and 790.70 is: 1,185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.75 : 4,107.92 = 790.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.75/4,107.92 = 790.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.75x = 4,107.92 × 790.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.75x = 3,248,107.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,107.85/2,738.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.98

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