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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.08, 4,159.54 and 721.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.08, 4,159.54 and 721.08 is: 1,081.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.08 : 4,159.54 = 721.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.08/4,159.54 = 721.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.08x = 4,159.54 × 721.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.08x = 2,999,361.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,361.10/2,773.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.60

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