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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.74, 4,093.08 and 780.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.74, 4,093.08 and 780.95 is: 1,171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.74 : 4,093.08 = 780.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.74/4,093.08 = 780.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.74x = 4,093.08 × 780.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.74x = 3,196,490.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,490.83/2,728.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.42

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