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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,781.60, 4,172.40 and 729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,781.60, 4,172.40 and 729.60 is: 1,094.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,781.60 : 4,172.40 = 729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,781.60/4,172.40 = 729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,781.60x = 4,172.40 × 729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,781.60x = 3,044,183.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,183.04/2,781.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.40

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