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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.54, 4,089.09 and 778.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.54, 4,089.09 and 778.85 is: 1,168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.54 : 4,089.09 = 778.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.54/4,089.09 = 778.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.54x = 4,089.09 × 778.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.54x = 3,184,787.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,787.75/2,726.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.07

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