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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.15, 3,757.64 and 773.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.15, 3,757.64 and 773.78 is: 1,160.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.15 : 3,757.64 = 773.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.15/3,757.64 = 773.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.15x = 3,757.64 × 773.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.15x = 2,907,564.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,564.02/2,505.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.63

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