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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.34, 3,760.38 and 774.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.34, 3,760.38 and 774.96 is: 1,162.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.34 : 3,760.38 = 774.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.34/3,760.38 = 774.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.34x = 3,760.38 × 774.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.34x = 2,914,144.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,144.08/2,506.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.71

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