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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.48, 3,795.74 and 775.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.48, 3,795.74 and 775.48 is: 1,163.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.48 : 3,795.74 = 775.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.48/3,795.74 = 775.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.48x = 3,795.74 × 775.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.48x = 2,943,497.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,497.60/2,530.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.22

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