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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.86, 4,085.79 and 776.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.86, 4,085.79 and 776.06 is: 1,164.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.86 : 4,085.79 = 776.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.86/4,085.79 = 776.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.86x = 4,085.79 × 776.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.86x = 3,170,818.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,818.19/2,723.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.09

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