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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.81, 4,211.70 and 727.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.81, 4,211.70 and 727.81 is: 1,091.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.81 : 4,211.70 = 727.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.81/4,211.70 = 727.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.81x = 4,211.70 × 727.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.81x = 3,065,329.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,329.73/2,807.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.71

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