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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.95, 3,751.47 and 769.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.95, 3,751.47 and 769.57 is: 1,154.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.95 : 3,751.47 = 769.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.95/3,751.47 = 769.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.95x = 3,751.47 × 769.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.95x = 2,887,018.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,018.77/2,500.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.37

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