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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.74, 4,084.09 and 774.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.74, 4,084.09 and 774.94 is: 1,162.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.74 : 4,084.09 = 774.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.74/4,084.09 = 774.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.74x = 4,084.09 × 774.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.74x = 3,164,922.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,922.77/2,722.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.41

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