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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.90, 4,091.94 and 780.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.90, 4,091.94 and 780.30 is: 1,170.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.90 : 4,091.94 = 780.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.90/4,091.94 = 780.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.90x = 4,091.94 × 780.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.90x = 3,192,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,940.78/2,727.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.48

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