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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.94, 3,766.38 and 779.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.94, 3,766.38 and 779.58 is: 1,169.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.94 : 3,766.38 = 779.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.94/3,766.38 = 779.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.94x = 3,766.38 × 779.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.94x = 2,936,194.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,936,194.52/2,510.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.36

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