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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.68, 4,163.16 and 723.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.68, 4,163.16 and 723.68 is: 1,085.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.68 : 4,163.16 = 723.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.68/4,163.16 = 723.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.68x = 4,163.16 × 723.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.68x = 3,012,795.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,795.63/2,775.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.43

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