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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.78, 4,093.20 and 780.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.78, 4,093.20 and 780.97 is: 1,171.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.78 : 4,093.20 = 780.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.78/4,093.20 = 780.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.78x = 4,093.20 × 780.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.78x = 3,196,666.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,666.40/2,728.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.46

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