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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.96, 4,076.93 and 770.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.96, 4,076.93 and 770.11 is: 1,155.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.96 : 4,076.93 = 770.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.96/4,076.93 = 770.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.96x = 4,076.93 × 770.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.96x = 3,139,676.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,676.30/2,717.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.16

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