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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.69, 4,079.08 and 771.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.69, 4,079.08 and 771.46 is: 1,157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.69 : 4,079.08 = 771.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.69/4,079.08 = 771.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.69x = 4,079.08 × 771.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.69x = 3,146,847.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,847.06/2,719.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.06

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