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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773, 4,159.50 and 721

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773, 4,159.50 and 721 is: 1,081.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773 : 4,159.50 = 721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773/4,159.50 = 721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773x = 4,159.50 × 721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773x = 2,998,999.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,999.50/2,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.50

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