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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.39, 4,184.07 and 737.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.39, 4,184.07 and 737.39 is: 1,106.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.39 : 4,184.07 = 737.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.39/4,184.07 = 737.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.39x = 4,184.07 × 737.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.39x = 3,085,291.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,291.38/2,789.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.08

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