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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.34, 4,080.60 and 772.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.34, 4,080.60 and 772.74 is: 1,159.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.34 : 4,080.60 = 772.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.34/4,080.60 = 772.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.34x = 4,080.60 × 772.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.34x = 3,153,242.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153,242.84/2,720.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.14

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