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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.50, 3,764.34 and 778.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.50, 3,764.34 and 778.08 is: 1,167.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.50 : 3,764.34 = 778.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.50/3,764.34 = 778.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.50x = 3,764.34 × 778.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.50x = 2,928,957.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,957.67/2,509.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.15

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