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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.41, 3,763.02 and 777.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.41, 3,763.02 and 777.63 is: 1,166.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.41 : 3,763.02 = 777.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.41/3,763.02 = 777.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.41x = 3,763.02 × 777.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.41x = 2,926,237.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,237.24/2,509.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.11

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