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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.50, 3,759.84 and 775.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.50, 3,759.84 and 775.08 is: 1,162.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.50 : 3,759.84 = 775.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.50/3,759.84 = 775.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.50x = 3,759.84 × 775.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.50x = 2,914,176.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,176.79/2,506.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.65

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