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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.06, 4,095.15 and 782.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.06, 4,095.15 and 782.40 is: 1,173.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.06 : 4,095.15 = 782.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.06/4,095.15 = 782.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.06x = 4,095.15 × 782.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.06x = 3,204,045.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,045.36/2,730.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.62

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