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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.78, 4,080.04 and 772.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.78, 4,080.04 and 772.04 is: 1,158.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.78 : 4,080.04 = 772.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.78/4,080.04 = 772.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.78x = 4,080.04 × 772.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.78x = 3,149,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,954.08/2,719.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.17

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