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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.98, 4,087.44 and 777.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.98, 4,087.44 and 777.20 is: 1,165.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.98 : 4,087.44 = 777.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.98/4,087.44 = 777.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.98x = 4,087.44 × 777.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.98x = 3,176,758.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176,758.37/2,724.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.79

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