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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.38, 3,762.56 and 777

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.38, 3,762.56 and 777 is: 1,165.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.38 : 3,762.56 = 777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.38/3,762.56 = 777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.38x = 3,762.56 × 777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.38x = 2,923,511.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,511.06/2,508.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.50

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