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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.60, 4,084.17 and 775.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.60, 4,084.17 and 775.34 is: 1,162.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.60 : 4,084.17 = 775.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.60/4,084.17 = 775.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.60x = 4,084.17 × 775.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.60x = 3,166,599.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,599.95/2,723.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.65

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