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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.86, 3,769.38 and 781.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.86, 3,769.38 and 781.50 is: 1,172.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.86 : 3,769.38 = 781.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.86/3,769.38 = 781.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.86x = 3,769.38 × 781.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.86x = 2,945,770.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,770.47/2,512.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.28

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