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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.55, 4,039.04 and 718.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.55, 4,039.04 and 718.19 is: 1,077.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.55 : 4,039.04 = 718.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.55/4,039.04 = 718.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.55x = 4,039.04 × 718.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.55x = 2,900,774.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,774.35/2,692.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.34

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