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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.20, 3,770.56 and 781.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.20, 3,770.56 and 781.84 is: 1,173.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.20 : 3,770.56 = 781.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.20/3,770.56 = 781.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.20x = 3,770.56 × 781.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.20x = 2,947,974.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,974.63/2,513.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.00

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