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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,734.04, 4,101.06 and 786.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,734.04, 4,101.06 and 786.20 is: 1,179.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,734.04 : 4,101.06 = 786.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,734.04/4,101.06 = 786.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,734.04x = 4,101.06 × 786.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,734.04x = 3,224,232.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,232.87/2,734.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.29

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