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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.58, 4,090.01 and 779.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.58, 4,090.01 and 779.07 is: 1,168.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.58 : 4,090.01 = 779.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.58/4,090.01 = 779.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.58x = 4,090.01 × 779.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.58x = 3,186,400.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,400.20/2,726.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.64

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