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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.16, 3,765.88 and 778.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.16, 3,765.88 and 778.80 is: 1,168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.16 : 3,765.88 = 778.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.16/3,765.88 = 778.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.16x = 3,765.88 × 778.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.16x = 2,932,867.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,867.34/2,510.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.40

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