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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.60, 3,761.88 and 776.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.60, 3,761.88 and 776.24 is: 1,164.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.60 : 3,761.88 = 776.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.60/3,761.88 = 776.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.60x = 3,761.88 × 776.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.60x = 2,920,121.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,121.73/2,507.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.51

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