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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.64, 4,460.48 and 782.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.64, 4,460.48 and 782.56 is: 1,173.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.64 : 4,460.48 = 782.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.64/4,460.48 = 782.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.64x = 4,460.48 × 782.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.64x = 3,490,593.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,593.23/2,973.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.85

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