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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.45, 3,171.75 and 727.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.45, 3,171.75 and 727.77 is: 1,091.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.45 : 3,171.75 = 727.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.45/3,171.75 = 727.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.45x = 3,171.75 × 727.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.45x = 2,308,304.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,304.50/2,114.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.68

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