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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.10, 4,087.63 and 777.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.10, 4,087.63 and 777.29 is: 1,165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.10 : 4,087.63 = 777.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.10/4,087.63 = 777.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.10x = 4,087.63 × 777.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.10x = 3,177,270.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,270.04/2,725.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.93

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