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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.20, 4,090.40 and 779.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.20, 4,090.40 and 779.60 is: 1,169.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.20 : 4,090.40 = 779.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.20/4,090.40 = 779.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.20x = 4,090.40 × 779.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.20x = 3,188,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,875.84/2,727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.29

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