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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.03, 4,088.96 and 778.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.03, 4,088.96 and 778.24 is: 1,167.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.03 : 4,088.96 = 778.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.03/4,088.96 = 778.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.03x = 4,088.96 × 778.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.03x = 3,182,171.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,171.79/2,726.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.33

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