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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.42, 3,753.48 and 771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.42, 3,753.48 and 771.04 is: 1,156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.42 : 3,753.48 = 771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.42/3,753.48 = 771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.42x = 3,753.48 × 771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.42x = 2,894,083.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,083.22/2,502.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.51

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