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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.86, 3,754.26 and 771.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.86, 3,754.26 and 771.48 is: 1,157.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.86 : 3,754.26 = 771.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.86/3,754.26 = 771.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.86x = 3,754.26 × 771.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.86x = 2,896,336.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896,336.50/2,502.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.21

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