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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.26, 3,754.88 and 771.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.26, 3,754.88 and 771.88 is: 1,157.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.26 : 3,754.88 = 771.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.26/3,754.88 = 771.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.26x = 3,754.88 × 771.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.26x = 2,898,316.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,316.77/2,503.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.82

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