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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.19, 4,086.88 and 776.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.19, 4,086.88 and 776.54 is: 1,164.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.19 : 4,086.88 = 776.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.19/4,086.88 = 776.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.19x = 4,086.88 × 776.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.19x = 3,173,634.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,634.07/2,724.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.98

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