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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.02, 4,089.36 and 778.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.02, 4,089.36 and 778.24 is: 1,167.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.02 : 4,089.36 = 778.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.02/4,089.36 = 778.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.02x = 4,089.36 × 778.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.02x = 3,182,483.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,483.08/2,726.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.45

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