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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.41, 4,084.34 and 774.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.41, 4,084.34 and 774.63 is: 1,162.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.41 : 4,084.34 = 774.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.41/4,084.34 = 774.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.41x = 4,084.34 × 774.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.41x = 3,163,848.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163,848.42/2,722.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.15

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