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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.63, 3,752.49 and 770.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.63, 3,752.49 and 770.25 is: 1,155.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.63 : 3,752.49 = 770.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.63/3,752.49 = 770.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.63x = 3,752.49 × 770.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.63x = 2,890,355.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,355.42/2,501.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.39

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