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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.82, 4,163.76 and 723.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.82, 4,163.76 and 723.82 is: 1,085.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.82 : 4,163.76 = 723.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.82/4,163.76 = 723.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.82x = 4,163.76 × 723.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.82x = 3,013,812.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,812.76/2,775.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.74

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