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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.22, 4,091.10 and 779.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.22, 4,091.10 and 779.72 is: 1,169.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.22 : 4,091.10 = 779.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.22/4,091.10 = 779.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.22x = 4,091.10 × 779.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.22x = 3,189,912.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,912.49/2,727.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.66

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