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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.10, 4,084.66 and 775.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.10, 4,084.66 and 775.06 is: 1,162.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.10 : 4,084.66 = 775.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.10/4,084.66 = 775.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.10x = 4,084.66 × 775.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.10x = 3,165,856.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,856.58/2,723.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.59

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