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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.66, 4,085.51 and 775.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.66, 4,085.51 and 775.88 is: 1,163.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.66 : 4,085.51 = 775.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.66/4,085.51 = 775.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.66x = 4,085.51 × 775.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.66x = 3,169,871.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169,871.83/2,723.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.83

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