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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.76, 4,118.84 and 771.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.76, 4,118.84 and 771.68 is: 1,157.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.76 : 4,118.84 = 771.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.76/4,118.84 = 771.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.76x = 4,118.84 × 771.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.76x = 3,178,426.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,426.45/2,745.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.58

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