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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.34, 4,080.71 and 772.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.34, 4,080.71 and 772.69 is: 1,159.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.34 : 4,080.71 = 772.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.34/4,080.71 = 772.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.34x = 4,080.71 × 772.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.34x = 3,153,123.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153,123.81/2,720.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.09

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