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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.03, 4,082.30 and 773.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.03, 4,082.30 and 773.25 is: 1,160.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.03 : 4,082.30 = 773.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.03/4,082.30 = 773.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.03x = 4,082.30 × 773.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.03x = 3,156,634.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156,634.61/2,721.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.09

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