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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.39, 4,096.19 and 782.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.39, 4,096.19 and 782.44 is: 1,173.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.39 : 4,096.19 = 782.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.39/4,096.19 = 782.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.39x = 4,096.19 × 782.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.39x = 3,205,010.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,010.22/2,730.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.83

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