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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.44, 3,753.84 and 770.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.44, 3,753.84 and 770.84 is: 1,156.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.44 : 3,753.84 = 770.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.44/3,753.84 = 770.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.44x = 3,753.84 × 770.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.44x = 2,893,610.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,610.03/2,502.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.32

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