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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.90, 4,081.17 and 773.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.90, 4,081.17 and 773.30 is: 1,159.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.90 : 4,081.17 = 773.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.90/4,081.17 = 773.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.90x = 4,081.17 × 773.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.90x = 3,155,968.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,968.76/2,720.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.90

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