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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.76, 4,076.28 and 770.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.76, 4,076.28 and 770.10 is: 1,155.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.76 : 4,076.28 = 770.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.76/4,076.28 = 770.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.76x = 4,076.28 × 770.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.76x = 3,139,143.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,143.23/2,717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.05

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