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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.48, 4,095.69 and 782.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.48, 4,095.69 and 782.70 is: 1,174.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.48 : 4,095.69 = 782.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.48/4,095.69 = 782.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.48x = 4,095.69 × 782.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.48x = 3,205,696.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,696.56/2,730.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.04

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