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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.16, 3,768.86 and 780.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.16, 3,768.86 and 780.76 is: 1,171.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.16 : 3,768.86 = 780.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.16/3,768.86 = 780.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.16x = 3,768.86 × 780.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.16x = 2,942,575.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,575.13/2,512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.33

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