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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.11, 3,757.68 and 773.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.11, 3,757.68 and 773.73 is: 1,160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.11 : 3,757.68 = 773.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.11/3,757.68 = 773.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.11x = 3,757.68 × 773.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.11x = 2,907,429.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,429.75/2,505.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.60

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