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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.71, 4,087.16 and 776.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.71, 4,087.16 and 776.91 is: 1,165.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.71 : 4,087.16 = 776.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.71/4,087.16 = 776.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.71x = 4,087.16 × 776.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.71x = 3,175,346.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,346.84/2,724.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.39

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