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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.28, 4,131.66 and 779.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.28, 4,131.66 and 779.92 is: 1,169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.28 : 4,131.66 = 779.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.28/4,131.66 = 779.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.28x = 4,131.66 × 779.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.28x = 3,222,364.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,364.27/2,754.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.95

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