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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.92, 3,751.44 and 770.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.92, 3,751.44 and 770.08 is: 1,154.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.92 : 3,751.44 = 770.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.92/3,751.44 = 770.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.92x = 3,751.44 × 770.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.92x = 2,888,908.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,908.92/2,501.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.68

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