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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.77, 4,086.39 and 776.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.77, 4,086.39 and 776.14 is: 1,164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.77 : 4,086.39 = 776.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.77/4,086.39 = 776.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.77x = 4,086.39 × 776.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.77x = 3,171,610.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171,610.73/2,723.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.42

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