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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.94, 4,080.48 and 845.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.94, 4,080.48 and 845.78 is: 1,268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.94 : 4,080.48 = 845.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.94/4,080.48 = 845.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.94x = 4,080.48 × 845.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.94x = 3,451,188.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,188.37/2,719.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.85

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