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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.96, 3,760.18 and 775.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.96, 3,760.18 and 775.60 is: 1,163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.96 : 3,760.18 = 775.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.96/3,760.18 = 775.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.96x = 3,760.18 × 775.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.96x = 2,916,395.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,395.61/2,506.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.32

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