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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.88, 4,082.25 and 773.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.88, 4,082.25 and 773.56 is: 1,160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.88 : 4,082.25 = 773.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.88/4,082.25 = 773.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.88x = 4,082.25 × 773.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.88x = 3,157,865.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,865.31/2,721.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.18

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