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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.72, 3,754.68 and 771.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.72, 3,754.68 and 771.36 is: 1,157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.72 : 3,754.68 = 771.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.72/3,754.68 = 771.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.72x = 3,754.68 × 771.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.72x = 2,896,209.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896,209.96/2,502.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.22

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