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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.66, 4,087.70 and 777.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.66, 4,087.70 and 777.02 is: 1,165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.66 : 4,087.70 = 777.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.66/4,087.70 = 777.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.66x = 4,087.70 × 777.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.66x = 3,176,200.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176,200.33/2,724.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.72

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