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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.90, 4,141.58 and 786.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.90, 4,141.58 and 786.53 is: 1,179.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.90 : 4,141.58 = 786.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.90/4,141.58 = 786.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.90x = 4,141.58 × 786.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.90x = 3,257,452.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,452.28/2,760.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.85

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