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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.14, 3,751.71 and 769.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.14, 3,751.71 and 769.75 is: 1,154.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.14 : 3,751.71 = 769.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.14/3,751.71 = 769.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.14x = 3,751.71 × 769.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.14x = 2,887,878.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,878.77/2,501.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.63

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