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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,733.18, 4,100.46 and 785.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,733.18, 4,100.46 and 785.34 is: 1,178.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,733.18 : 4,100.46 = 785.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,733.18/4,100.46 = 785.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,733.18x = 4,100.46 × 785.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,733.18x = 3,220,255.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,255.26/2,733.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.21

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