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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.87, 3,761.85 and 776.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.87, 3,761.85 and 776.54 is: 1,164.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.87 : 3,761.85 = 776.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.87/3,761.85 = 776.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.87x = 3,761.85 × 776.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.87x = 2,921,239.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,239.32/2,507.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.83

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