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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.78, 4,090.37 and 779.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.78, 4,090.37 and 779.14 is: 1,168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.78 : 4,090.37 = 779.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.78/4,090.37 = 779.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.78x = 4,090.37 × 779.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.78x = 3,186,962.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,962.60/2,726.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.76

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