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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.41, 4,087.26 and 776.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.41, 4,087.26 and 776.57 is: 1,165.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.41 : 4,087.26 = 776.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.41/4,087.26 = 776.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.41x = 4,087.26 × 776.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.41x = 3,174,023.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174,023.06/2,724.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.03

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