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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.68, 4,166.16 and 725.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.68, 4,166.16 and 725.68 is: 1,088.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.68 : 4,166.16 = 725.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.68/4,166.16 = 725.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.68x = 4,166.16 × 725.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.68x = 3,023,298.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,298.99/2,777.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.43

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