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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.30, 3,640.19 and 783.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.30, 3,640.19 and 783.54 is: 1,175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.30 : 3,640.19 = 783.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.30/3,640.19 = 783.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.30x = 3,640.19 × 783.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.30x = 2,852,230.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852,230.55/2,427.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.06

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