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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,597.50, 3,896.25 and 773.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,597.50, 3,896.25 and 773.50 is: 1,160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,597.50 : 3,896.25 = 773.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,597.50/3,896.25 = 773.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,597.50x = 3,896.25 × 773.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,597.50x = 3,013,749.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,749.38/2,597.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.25

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