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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.31, 3,762.51 and 776.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.31, 3,762.51 and 776.98 is: 1,165.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.31 : 3,762.51 = 776.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.31/3,762.51 = 776.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.31x = 3,762.51 × 776.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.31x = 2,923,395.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,395.02/2,508.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.48

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