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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.48, 3,149.81 and 783.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.48, 3,149.81 and 783.73 is: 1,175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.48 : 3,149.81 = 783.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.48/3,149.81 = 783.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.48x = 3,149.81 × 783.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.48x = 2,468,580.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,580.92/2,100.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.25

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