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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.24, 4,081.32 and 773.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.24, 4,081.32 and 773.64 is: 1,160.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.24 : 4,081.32 = 773.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.24/4,081.32 = 773.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.24x = 4,081.32 × 773.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.24x = 3,157,472.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,472.40/2,721.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.31

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