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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.10, 4,089.12 and 778.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.10, 4,089.12 and 778.29 is: 1,167.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.10 : 4,089.12 = 778.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.10/4,089.12 = 778.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.10x = 4,089.12 × 778.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.10x = 3,182,521.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,521.20/2,726.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.43

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