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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.84, 4,081.46 and 773.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.84, 4,081.46 and 773.19 is: 1,159.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.84 : 4,081.46 = 773.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.84/4,081.46 = 773.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.84x = 4,081.46 × 773.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.84x = 3,155,744.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,744.06/2,720.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.84

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