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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.88, 4,080.75 and 772.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.88, 4,080.75 and 772.56 is: 1,158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.88 : 4,080.75 = 772.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.88/4,080.75 = 772.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.88x = 4,080.75 × 772.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.88x = 3,152,624.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,624.22/2,720.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.68

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