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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.04, 3,766.35 and 779.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.04, 3,766.35 and 779.50 is: 1,169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.04 : 3,766.35 = 779.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.04/3,766.35 = 779.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.04x = 3,766.35 × 779.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.04x = 2,935,869.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,869.83/2,511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.18

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