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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.46, 3,773.28 and 784.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.46, 3,773.28 and 784.10 is: 1,176.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.46 : 3,773.28 = 784.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.46/3,773.28 = 784.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.46x = 3,773.28 × 784.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.46x = 2,958,628.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,628.85/2,515.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.18

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