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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.24, 3,752.22 and 769.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.24, 3,752.22 and 769.46 is: 1,154.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.24 : 3,752.22 = 769.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.24/3,752.22 = 769.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.24x = 3,752.22 × 769.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.24x = 2,887,183.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,183.20/2,501.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.30

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