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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.22, 4,092.24 and 780.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.22, 4,092.24 and 780.43 is: 1,170.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.22 : 4,092.24 = 780.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.22/4,092.24 = 780.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.22x = 4,092.24 × 780.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.22x = 3,193,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,682.50/2,728.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.61

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