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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.59, 3,768.71 and 781.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.59, 3,768.71 and 781.17 is: 1,171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.59 : 3,768.71 = 781.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.59/3,768.71 = 781.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.59x = 3,768.71 × 781.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.59x = 2,943,999.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,999.28/2,512.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.70

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