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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.72, 3,791.62 and 772.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.72, 3,791.62 and 772.76 is: 1,159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.72 : 3,791.62 = 772.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.72/3,791.62 = 772.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.72x = 3,791.62 × 772.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.72x = 2,930,012.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,012.27/2,527.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.15

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