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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.81, 3,757.84 and 773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.81, 3,757.84 and 773.44 is: 1,160.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.81 : 3,757.84 = 773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.81/3,757.84 = 773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.81x = 3,757.84 × 773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.81x = 2,906,452.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906,452.44/2,504.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.35

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