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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775, 4,162.54 and 723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775, 4,162.54 and 723 is: 1,084.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775 : 4,162.54 = 723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775/4,162.54 = 723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775x = 4,162.54 × 723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775x = 3,009,516.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,516.42/2,775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.51

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