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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.54, 3,762.60 and 777

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.54, 3,762.60 and 777 is: 1,165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.54 : 3,762.60 = 777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.54/3,762.60 = 777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.54x = 3,762.60 × 777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.54x = 2,923,540.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,540.20/2,508.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.43

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