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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.02, 4,078.80 and 744.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.02, 4,078.80 and 744.68 is: 1,117.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.02 : 4,078.80 = 744.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.02/4,078.80 = 744.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.02x = 4,078.80 × 744.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.02x = 3,037,400.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,400.78/2,719.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.09

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