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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.39, 4,076.64 and 770.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.39, 4,076.64 and 770.07 is: 1,154.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.39 : 4,076.64 = 770.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.39/4,076.64 = 770.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.39x = 4,076.64 × 770.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.39x = 3,139,298.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,298.16/2,718.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.84

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