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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.63, 4,089.93 and 778.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.63, 4,089.93 and 778.82 is: 1,168.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.63 : 4,089.93 = 778.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.63/4,089.93 = 778.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.63x = 4,089.93 × 778.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.63x = 3,185,295.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,295.91/2,726.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.22

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