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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.98, 4,079.97 and 771.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.98, 4,079.97 and 771.93 is: 1,157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.98 : 4,079.97 = 771.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.98/4,079.97 = 771.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.98x = 4,079.97 × 771.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.98x = 3,149,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,451.24/2,719.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.90

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