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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.63, 3,762.05 and 776.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.63, 3,762.05 and 776.25 is: 1,164.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.63 : 3,762.05 = 776.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.63/3,762.05 = 776.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.63x = 3,762.05 × 776.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.63x = 2,920,287.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,287.43/2,507.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.56

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