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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.78, 3,760.65 and 775

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.78, 3,760.65 and 775 is: 1,162.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.78 : 3,760.65 = 775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.78/3,760.65 = 775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.78x = 3,760.65 × 775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.78x = 2,914,499.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,499.88/2,506.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.65

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