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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.23, 4,083.12 and 774.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.23, 4,083.12 and 774.18 is: 1,161.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.23 : 4,083.12 = 774.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.23/4,083.12 = 774.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.23x = 4,083.12 × 774.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.23x = 3,161,069.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,069.84/2,722.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.21

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