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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.20, 3,769.10 and 780.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.20, 3,769.10 and 780.82 is: 1,171.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.20 : 3,769.10 = 780.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.20/3,769.10 = 780.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.20x = 3,769.10 × 780.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.20x = 2,942,988.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,988.66/2,512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.48

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