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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.54, 4,090.45 and 778.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.54, 4,090.45 and 778.69 is: 1,168.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.54 : 4,090.45 = 778.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.54/4,090.45 = 778.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.54x = 4,090.45 × 778.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.54x = 3,185,192.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,192.51/2,726.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.22

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