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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.59, 4,132.11 and 780.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.59, 4,132.11 and 780.23 is: 1,170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.59 : 4,132.11 = 780.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.59/4,132.11 = 780.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.59x = 4,132.11 × 780.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.59x = 3,224,009.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,009.44/2,754.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.42

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