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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.48, 4,086.50 and 776.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.48, 4,086.50 and 776.44 is: 1,164.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.48 : 4,086.50 = 776.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.48/4,086.50 = 776.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.48x = 4,086.50 × 776.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.48x = 3,172,922.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,922.06/2,724.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.60

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