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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.38, 3,774.76 and 785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.38, 3,774.76 and 785 is: 1,177.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.38 : 3,774.76 = 785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.38/3,774.76 = 785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.38x = 3,774.76 × 785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.38x = 2,963,186.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,963,186.60/2,516.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.56

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