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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.91, 3,752.73 and 770.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.91, 3,752.73 and 770.55 is: 1,155.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.91 : 3,752.73 = 770.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.91/3,752.73 = 770.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.91x = 3,752.73 × 770.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.91x = 2,891,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,666.10/2,501.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.78

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