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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,733.90, 4,101.44 and 785.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,733.90, 4,101.44 and 785.94 is: 1,179.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,733.90 : 4,101.44 = 785.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,733.90/4,101.44 = 785.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,733.90x = 4,101.44 × 785.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,733.90x = 3,223,485.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,485.75/2,733.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.08

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