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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.38, 3,764.40 and 1,780.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.38, 3,764.40 and 1,780.50 is: 2,667.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.38 : 3,764.40 = 1,780.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.38/3,764.40 = 1,780.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.38x = 3,764.40 × 1,780.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.38x = 6,702,514.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,702,514.20/2,512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,667.79

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