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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.54, 4,076.58 and 770.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.54, 4,076.58 and 770.28 is: 1,155.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.54 : 4,076.58 = 770.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.54/4,076.58 = 770.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.54x = 4,076.58 × 770.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.54x = 3,140,108.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,108.04/2,718.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.07

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