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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.78, 4,078.76 and 1,075.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.78, 4,078.76 and 1,075.88 is: 1,613.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.78 : 4,078.76 = 1,075.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.78/4,078.76 = 1,075.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.78x = 4,078.76 × 1,075.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.78x = 4,388,261.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,261.13/2,719.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.46

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