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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.51, 4,093.69 and 781.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.51, 4,093.69 and 781.28 is: 1,171.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.51 : 4,093.69 = 781.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.51/4,093.69 = 781.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.51x = 4,093.69 × 781.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.51x = 3,198,318.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,318.12/2,729.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.76

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