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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.27, 3,641.40 and 783.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.27, 3,641.40 and 783.78 is: 1,175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.27 : 3,641.40 = 783.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.27/3,641.40 = 783.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.27x = 3,641.40 × 783.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.27x = 2,854,056.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,056.49/2,427.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.83

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