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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.67, 3,761.55 and 776.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.67, 3,761.55 and 776.25 is: 1,164.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.67 : 3,761.55 = 776.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.67/3,761.55 = 776.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.67x = 3,761.55 × 776.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.67x = 2,919,903.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,903.19/2,507.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.39

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