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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.45, 3,758.13 and 774.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.45, 3,758.13 and 774.03 is: 1,161.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.45 : 3,758.13 = 774.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.45/3,758.13 = 774.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.45x = 3,758.13 × 774.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.45x = 2,908,905.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,905.36/2,505.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.03

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