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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.09, 3,757.01 and 772.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.09, 3,757.01 and 772.71 is: 1,159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.09 : 3,757.01 = 772.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.09/3,757.01 = 772.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.09x = 3,757.01 × 772.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.09x = 2,903,075.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,075.33/2,504.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.34

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