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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.06, 4,462.41 and 783.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.06, 4,462.41 and 783.74 is: 1,175.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.06 : 4,462.41 = 783.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.06/4,462.41 = 783.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.06x = 4,462.41 × 783.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.06x = 3,497,369.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497,369.21/2,975.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.56

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