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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.50, 3,761.45 and 776.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.50, 3,761.45 and 776.12 is: 1,164.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.50 : 3,761.45 = 776.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.50/3,761.45 = 776.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.50x = 3,761.45 × 776.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.50x = 2,919,336.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,336.57/2,507.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.24

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