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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.07, 4,159.64 and 721.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.07, 4,159.64 and 721.07 is: 1,081.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.07 : 4,159.64 = 721.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.07/4,159.64 = 721.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.07x = 4,159.64 × 721.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.07x = 2,999,388.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,388.01/2,773.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.61

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