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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.92, 4,089.76 and 779.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.92, 4,089.76 and 779.08 is: 1,168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.92 : 4,089.76 = 779.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.92/4,089.76 = 779.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.92x = 4,089.76 × 779.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.92x = 3,186,250.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,250.22/2,726.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.44

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