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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.44, 3,764.58 and 778.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.44, 3,764.58 and 778.08 is: 1,167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.44 : 3,764.58 = 778.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.44/3,764.58 = 778.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.44x = 3,764.58 × 778.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.44x = 2,929,144.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,144.41/2,509.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.25

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