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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.57, 4,086.99 and 776.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.57, 4,086.99 and 776.91 is: 1,165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.57 : 4,086.99 = 776.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.57/4,086.99 = 776.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.57x = 4,086.99 × 776.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.57x = 3,175,223.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,223.40/2,724.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.40

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