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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.88, 3,793.86 and 774.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.88, 3,793.86 and 774.35 is: 1,161.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.88 : 3,793.86 = 774.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.88/3,793.86 = 774.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.88x = 3,793.86 × 774.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.88x = 2,937,775.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,775.49/2,529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.23

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