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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.75, 3,767.85 and 780.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.75, 3,767.85 and 780.39 is: 1,170.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.75 : 3,767.85 = 780.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.75/3,767.85 = 780.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.75x = 3,767.85 × 780.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.75x = 2,940,392.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,392.46/2,511.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.65

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