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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,734.64, 4,101.97 and 786.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,734.64, 4,101.97 and 786.85 is: 1,180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,734.64 : 4,101.97 = 786.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,734.64/4,101.97 = 786.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,734.64x = 4,101.97 × 786.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,734.64x = 3,227,635.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,635.09/2,734.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.28

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