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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.87, 4,085.13 and 776.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.87, 4,085.13 and 776.09 is: 1,163.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.87 : 4,085.13 = 776.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.87/4,085.13 = 776.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.87x = 4,085.13 × 776.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.87x = 3,170,428.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,428.54/2,723.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.94

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