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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.46, 3,759.43 and 775.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.46, 3,759.43 and 775.10 is: 1,162.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.46 : 3,759.43 = 775.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.46/3,759.43 = 775.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.46x = 3,759.43 × 775.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.46x = 2,913,934.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,934.19/2,506.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.57

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