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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.57, 4,085.49 and 775.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.57, 4,085.49 and 775.91 is: 1,163.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.57 : 4,085.49 = 775.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.57/4,085.49 = 775.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.57x = 4,085.49 × 775.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.57x = 3,169,972.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169,972.55/2,723.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.90

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