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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.07, 4,107.30 and 790.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.07, 4,107.30 and 790.75 is: 1,185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.07 : 4,107.30 = 790.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.07/4,107.30 = 790.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.07x = 4,107.30 × 790.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.07x = 3,247,847.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,847.48/2,739.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.75

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