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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.21, 4,086.09 and 776.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.21, 4,086.09 and 776.34 is: 1,164.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.21 : 4,086.09 = 776.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.21/4,086.09 = 776.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.21x = 4,086.09 × 776.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.21x = 3,172,195.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,195.11/2,724.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.45

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