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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.75, 4,096.10 and 782.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.75, 4,096.10 and 782.94 is: 1,174.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.75 : 4,096.10 = 782.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.75/4,096.10 = 782.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.75x = 4,096.10 × 782.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.75x = 3,207,000.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,000.53/2,730.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.40

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