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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.01, 4,078.35 and 771.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.01, 4,078.35 and 771.03 is: 1,156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.01 : 4,078.35 = 771.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.01/4,078.35 = 771.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.01x = 4,078.35 × 771.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.01x = 3,144,530.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,144,530.20/2,719.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.50

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