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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.61, 3,755.43 and 772.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.61, 3,755.43 and 772.23 is: 1,158.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.61 : 3,755.43 = 772.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.61/3,755.43 = 772.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.61x = 3,755.43 × 772.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.61x = 2,900,055.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,055.71/2,503.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.35

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