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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.04, 4,083.84 and 775.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.04, 4,083.84 and 775.35 is: 1,162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.04 : 4,083.84 = 775.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.04/4,083.84 = 775.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.04x = 4,083.84 × 775.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.04x = 3,166,405.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,405.34/2,723.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.82

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