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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.24, 4,078.40 and 771.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.24, 4,078.40 and 771.10 is: 1,156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.24 : 4,078.40 = 771.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.24/4,078.40 = 771.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.24x = 4,078.40 × 771.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.24x = 3,144,854.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,144,854.24/2,719.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.52

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