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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.41, 4,084.67 and 775.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.41, 4,084.67 and 775.16 is: 1,162.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.41 : 4,084.67 = 775.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.41/4,084.67 = 775.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.41x = 4,084.67 × 775.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.41x = 3,166,254.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,254.31/2,723.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.61

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