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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.48, 4,079.22 and 771.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.48, 4,079.22 and 771.44 is: 1,157.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.48 : 4,079.22 = 771.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.48/4,079.22 = 771.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.48x = 4,079.22 × 771.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.48x = 3,146,873.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,873.48/2,719.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.16

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