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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.09, 4,081.69 and 773.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.09, 4,081.69 and 773.35 is: 1,160.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.09 : 4,081.69 = 773.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.09/4,081.69 = 773.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.09x = 4,081.69 × 773.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.09x = 3,156,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156,565.72/2,721.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.04

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