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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.44, 4,080.30 and 772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.44, 4,080.30 and 772.80 is: 1,159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.44 : 4,080.30 = 772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.44/4,080.30 = 772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.44x = 4,080.30 × 772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.44x = 3,153,255.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153,255.84/2,720.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.10

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