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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.93, 4,088.44 and 777.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.93, 4,088.44 and 777.66 is: 1,166.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.93 : 4,088.44 = 777.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.93/4,088.44 = 777.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.93x = 4,088.44 × 777.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.93x = 3,179,416.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,416.25/2,725.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.36

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