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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.16, 3,758.21 and 773.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.16, 3,758.21 and 773.38 is: 1,160.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.16 : 3,758.21 = 773.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.16/3,758.21 = 773.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.16x = 3,758.21 × 773.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.16x = 2,906,501.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906,501.79/2,505.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.21

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