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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.55, 3,788.24 and 770.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.55, 3,788.24 and 770.49 is: 1,155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.55 : 3,788.24 = 770.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.55/3,788.24 = 770.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.55x = 3,788.24 × 770.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.55x = 2,918,793.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,793.03/2,525.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.70

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