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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.67, 4,080.87 and 772.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.67, 4,080.87 and 772.62 is: 1,158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.67 : 4,080.87 = 772.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.67/4,080.87 = 772.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.67x = 4,080.87 × 772.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.67x = 3,152,961.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,961.78/2,720.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.89

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