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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.84, 4,094.75 and 782.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.84, 4,094.75 and 782.04 is: 1,173.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.84 : 4,094.75 = 782.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.84/4,094.75 = 782.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.84x = 4,094.75 × 782.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.84x = 3,202,258.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,258.29/2,729.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.06

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