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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.56, 3,759.12 and 775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.56, 3,759.12 and 775.20 is: 1,162.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.56 : 3,759.12 = 775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.56/3,759.12 = 775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.56x = 3,759.12 × 775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.56x = 2,914,069.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,069.82/2,506.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.58

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