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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.18, 4,089.54 and 778.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.18, 4,089.54 and 778.67 is: 1,168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.18 : 4,089.54 = 778.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.18/4,089.54 = 778.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.18x = 4,089.54 × 778.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.18x = 3,184,402.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,402.11/2,726.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.08

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