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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.12, 4,087.96 and 777.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.12, 4,087.96 and 777.28 is: 1,166.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.12 : 4,087.96 = 777.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.12/4,087.96 = 777.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.12x = 4,087.96 × 777.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.12x = 3,177,489.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,489.55/2,725.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.00

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