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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.44, 3,758.66 and 774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.44, 3,758.66 and 774 is: 1,161.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.44 : 3,758.66 = 774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.44/3,758.66 = 774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.44x = 3,758.66 × 774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.44x = 2,909,202.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,202.84/2,505.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.15

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