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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.63, 4,185.94 and 738.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.63, 4,185.94 and 738.63 is: 1,107.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.63 : 4,185.94 = 738.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.63/4,185.94 = 738.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.63x = 4,185.94 × 738.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.63x = 3,091,838.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,838.09/2,790.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.94

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