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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.90, 4,078.17 and 771.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.90, 4,078.17 and 771.30 is: 1,156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.90 : 4,078.17 = 771.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.90/4,078.17 = 771.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.90x = 4,078.17 × 771.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.90x = 3,145,492.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145,492.52/2,718.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.90

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