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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.19, 4,155.28 and 718.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.19, 4,155.28 and 718.19 is: 1,077.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.19 : 4,155.28 = 718.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.19/4,155.28 = 718.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.19x = 4,155.28 × 718.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.19x = 2,984,280.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,280.54/2,770.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.28

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