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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.74, 4,082.07 and 774.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.74, 4,082.07 and 774.14 is: 1,161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.74 : 4,082.07 = 774.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.74/4,082.07 = 774.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.74x = 4,082.07 × 774.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.74x = 3,160,093.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,093.67/2,721.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.06

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