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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.93, 4,087.67 and 777.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.93, 4,087.67 and 777.42 is: 1,166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.93 : 4,087.67 = 777.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.93/4,087.67 = 777.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.93x = 4,087.67 × 777.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.93x = 3,177,832.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,832.52/2,724.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.21

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