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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.61, 4,086.92 and 776.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.61, 4,086.92 and 776.92 is: 1,165.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.61 : 4,086.92 = 776.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.61/4,086.92 = 776.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.61x = 4,086.92 × 776.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.61x = 3,175,206.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,206.00/2,724.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.38

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