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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.84, 4,087.26 and 777.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.84, 4,087.26 and 777.33 is: 1,166.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.84 : 4,087.26 = 777.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.84/4,087.26 = 777.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.84x = 4,087.26 × 777.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.84x = 3,177,149.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,149.82/2,724.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.00

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