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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.76, 4,090.20 and 779.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.76, 4,090.20 and 779.02 is: 1,168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.76 : 4,090.20 = 779.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.76/4,090.20 = 779.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.76x = 4,090.20 × 779.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.76x = 3,186,334.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,334.46/2,726.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.54

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