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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.99, 3,762.35 and 776.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.99, 3,762.35 and 776.75 is: 1,165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.99 : 3,762.35 = 776.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.99/3,762.35 = 776.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.99x = 3,762.35 × 776.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.99x = 2,922,405.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,405.36/2,507.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.24

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