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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.69, 4,080.58 and 773.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.69, 4,080.58 and 773.04 is: 1,159.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.69 : 4,080.58 = 773.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.69/4,080.58 = 773.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.69x = 4,080.58 × 773.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.69x = 3,154,464.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,464.93/2,720.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.44

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