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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.63, 4,095.35 and 782.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.63, 4,095.35 and 782.31 is: 1,173.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.63 : 4,095.35 = 782.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.63/4,095.35 = 782.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.63x = 4,095.35 × 782.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.63x = 3,203,829.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,829.35/2,730.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.29

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