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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.61, 4,088.46 and 777.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.61, 4,088.46 and 777.86 is: 1,166.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.61 : 4,088.46 = 777.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.61/4,088.46 = 777.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.61x = 4,088.46 × 777.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.61x = 3,180,229.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,229.05/2,725.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.80

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