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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,733.76, 4,100.06 and 785.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,733.76, 4,100.06 and 785.52 is: 1,178.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,733.76 : 4,100.06 = 785.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,733.76/4,100.06 = 785.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,733.76x = 4,100.06 × 785.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,733.76x = 3,220,679.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,679.13/2,733.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.11

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