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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.51, 4,095.36 and 782.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.51, 4,095.36 and 782.46 is: 1,173.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.51 : 4,095.36 = 782.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.51/4,095.36 = 782.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.51x = 4,095.36 × 782.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.51x = 3,204,455.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,455.39/2,730.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.57

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