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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.27, 3,767.86 and 780.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.27, 3,767.86 and 780.49 is: 1,170.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.27 : 3,767.86 = 780.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.27/3,767.86 = 780.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.27x = 3,767.86 × 780.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.27x = 2,940,777.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,777.05/2,512.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.57

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