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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.22, 4,078.62 and 771.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.22, 4,078.62 and 771.39 is: 1,157.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.22 : 4,078.62 = 771.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.22/4,078.62 = 771.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.22x = 4,078.62 × 771.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.22x = 3,146,206.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,206.68/2,719.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.03

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