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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.11, 4,087.62 and 777.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.11, 4,087.62 and 777.15 is: 1,165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.11 : 4,087.62 = 777.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.11/4,087.62 = 777.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.11x = 4,087.62 × 777.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.11x = 3,176,693.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176,693.88/2,725.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.71

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