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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.87, 4,181.69 and 735.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.87, 4,181.69 and 735.87 is: 1,103.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.87 : 4,181.69 = 735.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.87/4,181.69 = 735.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.87x = 4,181.69 × 735.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.87x = 3,077,176.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077,176.54/2,787.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.77

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