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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.36, 4,080.20 and 772.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.36, 4,080.20 and 772.71 is: 1,158.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.36 : 4,080.20 = 772.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.36/4,080.20 = 772.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.36x = 4,080.20 × 772.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.36x = 3,152,807.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,807.48/2,720.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.97

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