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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.33, 4,094.01 and 781.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.33, 4,094.01 and 781.55 is: 1,172.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.33 : 4,094.01 = 781.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.33/4,094.01 = 781.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.33x = 4,094.01 × 781.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.33x = 3,199,673.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,673.52/2,729.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.33

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