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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.36, 4,109.22 and 791.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.36, 4,109.22 and 791.70 is: 1,187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.36 : 4,109.22 = 791.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.36/4,109.22 = 791.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.36x = 4,109.22 × 791.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.36x = 3,253,269.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253,269.47/2,739.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.60

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