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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.03, 4,089.25 and 778.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.03, 4,089.25 and 778.39 is: 1,167.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.03 : 4,089.25 = 778.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.03/4,089.25 = 778.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.03x = 4,089.25 × 778.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.03x = 3,183,019.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,019.14/2,726.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.64

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