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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.35, 4,091.04 and 779.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.35, 4,091.04 and 779.54 is: 1,169.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.35 : 4,091.04 = 779.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.35/4,091.04 = 779.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.35x = 4,091.04 × 779.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.35x = 3,189,129.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,129.32/2,727.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.32

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