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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.70, 4,125.75 and 776.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.70, 4,125.75 and 776.28 is: 1,164.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.70 : 4,125.75 = 776.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.70/4,125.75 = 776.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.70x = 4,125.75 × 776.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.70x = 3,202,716.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,716.58/2,750.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.33

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