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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,733.63, 4,101.12 and 785.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,733.63, 4,101.12 and 785.83 is: 1,178.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,733.63 : 4,101.12 = 785.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,733.63/4,101.12 = 785.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,733.63x = 4,101.12 × 785.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,733.63x = 3,222,783.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,783.13/2,733.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.94

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