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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.95, 4,086.08 and 776

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.95, 4,086.08 and 776 is: 1,164.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.95 : 4,086.08 = 776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.95/4,086.08 = 776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.95x = 4,086.08 × 776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.95x = 3,170,798.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,798.08/2,723.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.04

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