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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.64, 4,461.98 and 783.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.64, 4,461.98 and 783.56 is: 1,175.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.64 : 4,461.98 = 783.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.64/4,461.98 = 783.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.64x = 4,461.98 × 783.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.64x = 3,496,229.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,496,229.05/2,974.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.35

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