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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.38, 3,761.12 and 776

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.38, 3,761.12 and 776 is: 1,164.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.38 : 3,761.12 = 776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.38/3,761.12 = 776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.38x = 3,761.12 × 776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.38x = 2,918,629.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,629.12/2,507.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.02

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