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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.19, 4,153.78 and 717.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.19, 4,153.78 and 717.19 is: 1,075.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.19 : 4,153.78 = 717.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.19/4,153.78 = 717.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.19x = 4,153.78 × 717.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.19x = 2,979,039.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,039.99/2,769.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.78

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