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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.74, 3,761.98 and 776.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.74, 3,761.98 and 776.50 is: 1,164.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.74 : 3,761.98 = 776.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.74/3,761.98 = 776.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.74x = 3,761.98 × 776.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.74x = 2,921,177.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,177.47/2,507.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.86

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