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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.16, 4,086.54 and 776.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.16, 4,086.54 and 776.44 is: 1,164.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.16 : 4,086.54 = 776.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.16/4,086.54 = 776.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.16x = 4,086.54 × 776.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.16x = 3,172,953.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,953.12/2,724.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.75

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