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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.88, 4,460.70 and 782.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.88, 4,460.70 and 782.56 is: 1,173.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.88 : 4,460.70 = 782.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.88/4,460.70 = 782.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.88x = 4,460.70 × 782.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.88x = 3,490,773.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,773.90/2,973.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.81

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