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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.52, 3,795.72 and 775.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.52, 3,795.72 and 775.52 is: 1,163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.52 : 3,795.72 = 775.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.52/3,795.72 = 775.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.52x = 3,795.72 × 775.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.52x = 2,943,656.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,656.77/2,530.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.26

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