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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.33, 4,094.78 and 782.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.33, 4,094.78 and 782.07 is: 1,172.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.33 : 4,094.78 = 782.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.33/4,094.78 = 782.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.33x = 4,094.78 × 782.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.33x = 3,202,400.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,400.68/2,730.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.90

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