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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.28, 3,771.42 and 782.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.28, 3,771.42 and 782.56 is: 1,173.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.28 : 3,771.42 = 782.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.28/3,771.42 = 782.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.28x = 3,771.42 × 782.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.28x = 2,951,362.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,362.44/2,514.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.84

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