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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.54, 4,095.84 and 782.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.54, 4,095.84 and 782.76 is: 1,174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.54 : 4,095.84 = 782.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.54/4,095.84 = 782.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.54x = 4,095.84 × 782.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.54x = 3,206,059.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,059.72/2,730.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.15

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