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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.64, 4,098.24 and 784.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.64, 4,098.24 and 784.32 is: 1,176.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.64 : 4,098.24 = 784.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.64/4,098.24 = 784.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.64x = 4,098.24 × 784.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.64x = 3,214,331.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,331.60/2,732.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.27

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