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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.57, 4,083.99 and 774.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.57, 4,083.99 and 774.91 is: 1,162.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.57 : 4,083.99 = 774.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.57/4,083.99 = 774.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.57x = 4,083.99 × 774.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.57x = 3,164,724.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,724.69/2,722.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.40

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