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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.20, 3,641.16 and 783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.20, 3,641.16 and 783.20 is: 1,174.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.20 : 3,641.16 = 783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.20/3,641.16 = 783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.20x = 3,641.16 × 783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.20x = 2,851,756.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,756.51/2,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.92

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