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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,733.41, 4,100.02 and 785.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,733.41, 4,100.02 and 785.57 is: 1,178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,733.41 : 4,100.02 = 785.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,733.41/4,100.02 = 785.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,733.41x = 4,100.02 × 785.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,733.41x = 3,220,830.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,830.25/2,733.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.32

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