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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.64, 4,094.46 and 781.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.64, 4,094.46 and 781.68 is: 1,172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.64 : 4,094.46 = 781.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.64/4,094.46 = 781.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.64x = 4,094.46 × 781.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.64x = 3,200,557.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,557.49/2,729.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.52

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