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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,734.57, 4,101.81 and 786.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,734.57, 4,101.81 and 786.76 is: 1,180.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,734.57 : 4,101.81 = 786.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,734.57/4,101.81 = 786.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,734.57x = 4,101.81 × 786.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,734.57x = 3,227,140.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,140.04/2,734.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.13

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