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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.64, 4,084.52 and 775.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.64, 4,084.52 and 775.32 is: 1,162.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.64 : 4,084.52 = 775.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.64/4,084.52 = 775.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.64x = 4,084.52 × 775.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.64x = 3,166,806.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,806.17/2,723.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.71

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