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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.10, 3,751.65 and 769.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.10, 3,751.65 and 769.74 is: 1,154.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.10 : 3,751.65 = 769.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.10/3,751.65 = 769.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.10x = 3,751.65 × 769.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.10x = 2,887,795.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,795.07/2,501.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.61

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