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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.58, 4,079.36 and 771.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.58, 4,079.36 and 771.80 is: 1,157.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.58 : 4,079.36 = 771.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.58/4,079.36 = 771.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.58x = 4,079.36 × 771.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.58x = 3,148,431.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,431.58/2,719.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.69

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