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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.50, 4,157.52 and 719.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.50, 4,157.52 and 719.50 is: 1,079.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.50 : 4,157.52 = 719.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.50/4,157.52 = 719.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.50x = 4,157.52 × 719.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.50x = 2,991,335.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,335.64/2,771.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.32

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