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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.00, 4,082.16 and 773.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.00, 4,082.16 and 773.16 is: 1,159.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.00 : 4,082.16 = 773.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.00/4,082.16 = 773.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.00x = 4,082.16 × 773.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.00x = 3,156,150.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156,150.42/2,721.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.92

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