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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.20, 4,078.64 and 845.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.20, 4,078.64 and 845.06 is: 1,267.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.20 : 4,078.64 = 845.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.20/4,078.64 = 845.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.20x = 4,078.64 × 845.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.20x = 3,446,695.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,695.52/2,719.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.54

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