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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.88, 3,789.33 and 771.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.88, 3,789.33 and 771.02 is: 1,156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.88 : 3,789.33 = 771.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.88/3,789.33 = 771.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.88x = 3,789.33 × 771.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.88x = 2,921,645.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,645.93/2,525.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.68

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