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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.07, 4,096.80 and 783.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.07, 4,096.80 and 783.75 is: 1,175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.07 : 4,096.80 = 783.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.07/4,096.80 = 783.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.07x = 4,096.80 × 783.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.07x = 3,210,867
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,867/2,732.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.25

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