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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.76, 4,092.38 and 780.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.76, 4,092.38 and 780.16 is: 1,170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.76 : 4,092.38 = 780.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.76/4,092.38 = 780.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.76x = 4,092.38 × 780.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.76x = 3,192,711.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,711.18/2,727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.45

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