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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.39, 4,181.07 and 735.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.39, 4,181.07 and 735.39 is: 1,103.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.39 : 4,181.07 = 735.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.39/4,181.07 = 735.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.39x = 4,181.07 × 735.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.39x = 3,074,717.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,717.07/2,787.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.08

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