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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.52, 4,095.76 and 782.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.52, 4,095.76 and 782.73 is: 1,174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.52 : 4,095.76 = 782.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.52/4,095.76 = 782.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.52x = 4,095.76 × 782.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.52x = 3,205,874.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,874.22/2,730.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.09

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