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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075, 3,112.50 and 777.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075, 3,112.50 and 777.08 is: 1,165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075 : 3,112.50 = 777.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075/3,112.50 = 777.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075x = 3,112.50 × 777.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075x = 2,418,661.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,661.50/2,075
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.62

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