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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.64, 3,765.56 and 779.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.64, 3,765.56 and 779.13 is: 1,168.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.64 : 3,765.56 = 779.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.64/3,765.56 = 779.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.64x = 3,765.56 × 779.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.64x = 2,933,860.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,860.76/2,510.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.57

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