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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.79, 4,085.40 and 776.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.79, 4,085.40 and 776.16 is: 1,164.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.79 : 4,085.40 = 776.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.79/4,085.40 = 776.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.79x = 4,085.40 × 776.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.79x = 3,170,924.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,924.06/2,723.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.16

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