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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.26, 3,759.53 and 774.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.26, 3,759.53 and 774.75 is: 1,162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.26 : 3,759.53 = 774.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.26/3,759.53 = 774.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.26x = 3,759.53 × 774.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.26x = 2,912,691.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,691.99/2,506.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.17

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