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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.02, 3,757.50 and 773.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.02, 3,757.50 and 773.65 is: 1,160.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.02 : 3,757.50 = 773.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.02/3,757.50 = 773.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.02x = 3,757.50 × 773.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.02x = 2,906,989.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906,989.88/2,505.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.47

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