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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,776.97, 4,165.45 and 724.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,776.97, 4,165.45 and 724.97 is: 1,087.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,776.97 : 4,165.45 = 724.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,776.97/4,165.45 = 724.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,776.97x = 4,165.45 × 724.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,776.97x = 3,019,828.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,828.10/2,776.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.45

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