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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.69, 4,132.21 and 780.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.69, 4,132.21 and 780.49 is: 1,170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.69 : 4,132.21 = 780.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.69/4,132.21 = 780.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.69x = 4,132.21 × 780.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.69x = 3,225,148.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,148.58/2,754.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.78

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