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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.81, 4,130.97 and 779.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.81, 4,130.97 and 779.50 is: 1,169.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.81 : 4,130.97 = 779.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.81/4,130.97 = 779.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.81x = 4,130.97 × 779.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.81x = 3,220,091.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,091.12/2,753.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.32

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