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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.66, 4,088.05 and 777.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.66, 4,088.05 and 777.41 is: 1,165.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.66 : 4,088.05 = 777.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.66/4,088.05 = 777.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.66x = 4,088.05 × 777.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.66x = 3,178,068.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,068.57/2,725.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.98

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