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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.47, 4,077.74 and 770.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.47, 4,077.74 and 770.67 is: 1,156.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.47 : 4,077.74 = 770.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.47/4,077.74 = 770.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.47x = 4,077.74 × 770.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.47x = 3,142,604.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,604.01/2,718.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.02

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