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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.88, 4,077.02 and 770.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.88, 4,077.02 and 770.08 is: 1,155.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.88 : 4,077.02 = 770.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.88/4,077.02 = 770.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.88x = 4,077.02 × 770.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.88x = 3,139,631.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,631.56/2,717.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.18

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