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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.10, 4,088.25 and 777.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.10, 4,088.25 and 777.32 is: 1,166.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.10 : 4,088.25 = 777.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.10/4,088.25 = 777.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.10x = 4,088.25 × 777.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.10x = 3,177,858.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,858.05/2,725.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.15

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