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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.63, 3,770.45 and 782.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.63, 3,770.45 and 782.25 is: 1,173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.63 : 3,770.45 = 782.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.63/3,770.45 = 782.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.63x = 3,770.45 × 782.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.63x = 2,949,430.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,430.60/2,513.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.38

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