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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.44, 4,089.30 and 778.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.44, 4,089.30 and 778.82 is: 1,168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.44 : 4,089.30 = 778.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.44/4,089.30 = 778.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.44x = 4,089.30 × 778.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.44x = 3,184,828.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,828.63/2,726.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.13

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