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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.66, 4,079.49 and 772.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.66, 4,079.49 and 772.06 is: 1,158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.66 : 4,079.49 = 772.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.66/4,079.49 = 772.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.66x = 4,079.49 × 772.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.66x = 3,149,611.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,611.05/2,719.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.09

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