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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.59, 3,773.21 and 784.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.59, 3,773.21 and 784.17 is: 1,176.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.59 : 3,773.21 = 784.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.59/3,773.21 = 784.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.59x = 3,773.21 × 784.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.59x = 2,958,834.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,834.16/2,515.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.20

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