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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,734.79, 4,102.13 and 786.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,734.79, 4,102.13 and 786.98 is: 1,180.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,734.79 : 4,102.13 = 786.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,734.79/4,102.13 = 786.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,734.79x = 4,102.13 × 786.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,734.79x = 3,228,269.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228,269.82/2,734.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.45

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