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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.07, 3,763.56 and 777.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.07, 3,763.56 and 777.69 is: 1,166.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.07 : 3,763.56 = 777.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.07/3,763.56 = 777.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.07x = 3,763.56 × 777.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.07x = 2,926,885.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,885.89/2,509.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.52

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