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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532.60, 3,798.71 and 777.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532.60, 3,798.71 and 777.45 is: 1,166.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532.60 : 3,798.71 = 777.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532.60/3,798.71 = 777.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532.60x = 3,798.71 × 777.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532.60x = 2,953,307.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953,307.09/2,532.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.12

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