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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.28, 3,765.62 and 778.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.28, 3,765.62 and 778.88 is: 1,168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.28 : 3,765.62 = 778.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.28/3,765.62 = 778.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.28x = 3,765.62 × 778.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.28x = 2,932,966.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,966.11/2,510.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.38

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