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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.64, 3,759.24 and 774.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.64, 3,759.24 and 774.80 is: 1,161.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.64 : 3,759.24 = 774.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.64/3,759.24 = 774.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.64x = 3,759.24 × 774.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.64x = 2,912,659.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,659.15/2,506.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.98

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