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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.08, 4,156.54 and 719.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.08, 4,156.54 and 719.08 is: 1,078.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.08 : 4,156.54 = 719.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.08/4,156.54 = 719.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.08x = 4,156.54 × 719.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.08x = 2,988,884.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,884.78/2,771.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.60

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