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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.61, 3,674.06 and 783.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.61, 3,674.06 and 783.93 is: 1,175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.61 : 3,674.06 = 783.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.61/3,674.06 = 783.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.61x = 3,674.06 × 783.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.61x = 2,880,205.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,205.86/2,449.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.78

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