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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.38, 3,765.56 and 779

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.38, 3,765.56 and 779 is: 1,168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.38 : 3,765.56 = 779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.38/3,765.56 = 779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.38x = 3,765.56 × 779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.38x = 2,933,371.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,371.24/2,510.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.50

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