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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.97, 4,084.35 and 775.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.97, 4,084.35 and 775.17 is: 1,162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.97 : 4,084.35 = 775.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.97/4,084.35 = 775.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.97x = 4,084.35 × 775.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.97x = 3,166,051.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,051.50/2,722.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.72

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