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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.87, 3,795.33 and 775.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.87, 3,795.33 and 775.14 is: 1,162.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.87 : 3,795.33 = 775.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.87/3,795.33 = 775.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.87x = 3,795.33 × 775.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.87x = 2,941,912.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,912.10/2,529.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.87

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