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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.66, 4,081.00 and 772.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.66, 4,081.00 and 772.88 is: 1,159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.66 : 4,081.00 = 772.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.66/4,081.00 = 772.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.66x = 4,081.00 × 772.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.66x = 3,154,131.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,131.55/2,720.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.32

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