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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.31, 3,759.47 and 774.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.31, 3,759.47 and 774.94 is: 1,162.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.31 : 3,759.47 = 774.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.31/3,759.47 = 774.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.31x = 3,759.47 × 774.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.31x = 2,913,353.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,353.31/2,506.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.41

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