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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.35, 4,086.80 and 777.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.35, 4,086.80 and 777.09 is: 1,165.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.35 : 4,086.80 = 777.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.35/4,086.80 = 777.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.35x = 4,086.80 × 777.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.35x = 3,175,787.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,787.09/2,725.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.28

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