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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.76, 4,098.57 and 784.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.76, 4,098.57 and 784.53 is: 1,176.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.76 : 4,098.57 = 784.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.76/4,098.57 = 784.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.76x = 4,098.57 × 784.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.76x = 3,215,451.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215,451.12/2,732.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.63

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