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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.80, 3,751.56 and 770.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.80, 3,751.56 and 770.56 is: 1,155.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.80 : 3,751.56 = 770.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.80/3,751.56 = 770.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.80x = 3,751.56 × 770.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.80x = 2,890,802.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,802.07/2,501.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.49

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