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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.32, 3,758.59 and 773.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.32, 3,758.59 and 773.94 is: 1,161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.32 : 3,758.59 = 773.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.32/3,758.59 = 773.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.32x = 3,758.59 × 773.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.32x = 2,908,923.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,923.14/2,505.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.10

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