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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.99, 4,085.96 and 776.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.99, 4,085.96 and 776.19 is: 1,164.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.99 : 4,085.96 = 776.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.99/4,085.96 = 776.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.99x = 4,085.96 × 776.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.99x = 3,171,492.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171,492.73/2,723.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.28

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