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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.87, 3,789.02 and 771.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.87, 3,789.02 and 771.27 is: 1,156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.87 : 3,789.02 = 771.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.87/3,789.02 = 771.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.87x = 3,789.02 × 771.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.87x = 2,922,343.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,343.01/2,525.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.97

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