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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.09, 3,758.51 and 773.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.09, 3,758.51 and 773.71 is: 1,160.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.09 : 3,758.51 = 773.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.09/3,758.51 = 773.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.09x = 3,758.51 × 773.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.09x = 2,907,996.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,996.77/2,505.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.84

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