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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.98, 4,086.99 and 776.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.98, 4,086.99 and 776.66 is: 1,164.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.98 : 4,086.99 = 776.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.98/4,086.99 = 776.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.98x = 4,086.99 × 776.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.98x = 3,174,181.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174,181.22/2,724.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.85

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