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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,733.54, 4,100.33 and 785.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,733.54, 4,100.33 and 785.76 is: 1,178.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,733.54 : 4,100.33 = 785.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,733.54/4,100.33 = 785.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,733.54x = 4,100.33 × 785.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,733.54x = 3,221,875.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,875.30/2,733.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.65

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