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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.94, 4,092.08 and 780.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.94, 4,092.08 and 780.29 is: 1,170.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.94 : 4,092.08 = 780.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.94/4,092.08 = 780.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.94x = 4,092.08 × 780.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.94x = 3,193,015.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,015.43/2,727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.49

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