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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.92, 4,077.78 and 771.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.92, 4,077.78 and 771.08 is: 1,156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.92 : 4,077.78 = 771.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.92/4,077.78 = 771.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.92x = 4,077.78 × 771.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.92x = 3,144,294.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,144,294.60/2,718.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.45

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