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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,733.75, 4,101.31 and 785.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,733.75, 4,101.31 and 785.95 is: 1,179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,733.75 : 4,101.31 = 785.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,733.75/4,101.31 = 785.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,733.75x = 4,101.31 × 785.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,733.75x = 3,223,436.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,436.18/2,733.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.13

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