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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.20, 4,080.46 and 772.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.20, 4,080.46 and 772.25 is: 1,158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.20 : 4,080.46 = 772.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.20/4,080.46 = 772.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.20x = 4,080.46 × 772.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.20x = 3,151,135.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151,135.24/2,720.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.42

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