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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.80, 3,760.62 and 775.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.80, 3,760.62 and 775.48 is: 1,162.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.80 : 3,760.62 = 775.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.80/3,760.62 = 775.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.80x = 3,760.62 × 775.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.80x = 2,916,285.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,285.60/2,507.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.89

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