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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.92, 4,092.20 and 780.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.92, 4,092.20 and 780.28 is: 1,170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.92 : 4,092.20 = 780.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.92/4,092.20 = 780.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.92x = 4,092.20 × 780.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.92x = 3,193,061.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,061.82/2,727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.51

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