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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.17, 4,086.24 and 776.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.17, 4,086.24 and 776.37 is: 1,164.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.17 : 4,086.24 = 776.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.17/4,086.24 = 776.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.17x = 4,086.24 × 776.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.17x = 3,172,434.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,434.15/2,724.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.55

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