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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.66, 3,760.46 and 774.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.66, 3,760.46 and 774.88 is: 1,162.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.66 : 3,760.46 = 774.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.66/3,760.46 = 774.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.66x = 3,760.46 × 774.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.66x = 2,913,905.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,905.24/2,506.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.47

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