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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.80, 3,775 and 785.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.80, 3,775 and 785.40 is: 1,178.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.80 : 3,775 = 785.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.80/3,775 = 785.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.80x = 3,775 × 785.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.80x = 2,964,885
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,885/2,516.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.04

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