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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.08, 4,155.04 and 718.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.08, 4,155.04 and 718.08 is: 1,077.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.08 : 4,155.04 = 718.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.08/4,155.04 = 718.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.08x = 4,155.04 × 718.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.08x = 2,983,651.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,651.12/2,770.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.10

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