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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.98, 4,081.47 and 772.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.98, 4,081.47 and 772.93 is: 1,159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.98 : 4,081.47 = 772.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.98/4,081.47 = 772.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.98x = 4,081.47 × 772.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.98x = 3,154,690.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,690.61/2,720.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.40

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