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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.54, 4,173.53 and 730.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.54, 4,173.53 and 730.54 is: 1,095.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.54 : 4,173.53 = 730.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.54/4,173.53 = 730.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.54x = 4,173.53 × 730.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.54x = 3,048,922.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,922.00/2,782.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.73

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