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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.39, 3,759.78 and 775

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.39, 3,759.78 and 775 is: 1,162.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.39 : 3,759.78 = 775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.39/3,759.78 = 775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.39x = 3,759.78 × 775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.39x = 2,913,829.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,829.50/2,506.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.56

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