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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,733.66, 4,100.49 and 785.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,733.66, 4,100.49 and 785.88 is: 1,178.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,733.66 : 4,100.49 = 785.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,733.66/4,100.49 = 785.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,733.66x = 4,100.49 × 785.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,733.66x = 3,222,493.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,493.08/2,733.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.82

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