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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.97, 4,079.99 and 772.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.97, 4,079.99 and 772.13 is: 1,158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.97 : 4,079.99 = 772.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.97/4,079.99 = 772.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.97x = 4,079.99 × 772.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.97x = 3,150,282.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,282.68/2,719.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.20

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