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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.35, 4,088.04 and 777.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.35, 4,088.04 and 777.57 is: 1,166.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.35 : 4,088.04 = 777.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.35/4,088.04 = 777.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.35x = 4,088.04 × 777.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.35x = 3,178,737.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,737.26/2,725.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.36

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