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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.90, 4,118.40 and 771.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.90, 4,118.40 and 771.66 is: 1,157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.90 : 4,118.40 = 771.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.90/4,118.40 = 771.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.90x = 4,118.40 × 771.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.90x = 3,178,004.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,004.54/2,745.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.36

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