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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.85, 4,089.45 and 778.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.85, 4,089.45 and 778.04 is: 1,167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.85 : 4,089.45 = 778.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.85/4,089.45 = 778.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.85x = 4,089.45 × 778.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.85x = 3,181,735.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181,735.23/2,725.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.25

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