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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.08, 4,098.26 and 784.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.08, 4,098.26 and 784.58 is: 1,176.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.08 : 4,098.26 = 784.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.08/4,098.26 = 784.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.08x = 4,098.26 × 784.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.08x = 3,215,412.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215,412.83/2,732.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.91

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