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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.96, 4,160.94 and 721.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.96, 4,160.94 and 721.96 is: 1,082.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.96 : 4,160.94 = 721.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.96/4,160.94 = 721.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.96x = 4,160.94 × 721.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.96x = 3,004,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,032.24/2,773.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.94

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