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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.25, 4,185.38 and 738.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.25, 4,185.38 and 738.25 is: 1,107.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.25 : 4,185.38 = 738.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.25/4,185.38 = 738.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.25x = 4,185.38 × 738.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.25x = 3,089,853.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,853.09/2,790.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.38

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