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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.01, 4,079.93 and 772.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.01, 4,079.93 and 772.21 is: 1,158.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.01 : 4,079.93 = 772.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.01/4,079.93 = 772.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.01x = 4,079.93 × 772.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.01x = 3,150,563.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,563.98/2,720.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.29

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