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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.53, 3,770.30 and 782.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.53, 3,770.30 and 782.16 is: 1,173.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.53 : 3,770.30 = 782.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.53/3,770.30 = 782.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.53x = 3,770.30 × 782.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.53x = 2,948,961.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,961.27/2,513.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.23

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