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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.45, 3,759.63 and 775.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.45, 3,759.63 and 775.03 is: 1,162.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.45 : 3,759.63 = 775.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.45/3,759.63 = 775.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.45x = 3,759.63 × 775.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.45x = 2,913,826.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,826.04/2,506.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.53

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