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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.62, 3,758.78 and 774.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.62, 3,758.78 and 774.38 is: 1,161.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.62 : 3,758.78 = 774.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.62/3,758.78 = 774.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.62x = 3,758.78 × 774.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.62x = 2,910,707.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,707.20/2,505.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.67

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