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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.26, 4,080.24 and 772.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.26, 4,080.24 and 772.46 is: 1,158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.26 : 4,080.24 = 772.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.26/4,080.24 = 772.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.26x = 4,080.24 × 772.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.26x = 3,151,822.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151,822.19/2,720.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.65

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