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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.10, 4,083.19 and 774.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.10, 4,083.19 and 774.35 is: 1,161.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.10 : 4,083.19 = 774.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.10/4,083.19 = 774.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.10x = 4,083.19 × 774.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.10x = 3,161,818.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,818.18/2,722.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.54

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