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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,776.68, 4,164.66 and 724.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,776.68, 4,164.66 and 724.68 is: 1,086.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,776.68 : 4,164.66 = 724.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,776.68/4,164.66 = 724.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,776.68x = 4,164.66 × 724.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,776.68x = 3,018,045.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,045.81/2,776.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.93

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