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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.51, 4,091.94 and 779.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.51, 4,091.94 and 779.73 is: 1,169.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.51 : 4,091.94 = 779.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.51/4,091.94 = 779.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.51x = 4,091.94 × 779.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.51x = 3,190,608.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,608.38/2,727.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.79

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