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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.82, 4,076.15 and 770.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.82, 4,076.15 and 770.04 is: 1,154.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.82 : 4,076.15 = 770.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.82/4,076.15 = 770.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.82x = 4,076.15 × 770.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.82x = 3,138,798.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,798.55/2,717.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.90

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