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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.64, 3,776.46 and 786.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.64, 3,776.46 and 786.28 is: 1,179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.64 : 3,776.46 = 786.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.64/3,776.46 = 786.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.64x = 3,776.46 × 786.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.64x = 2,969,354.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,354.97/2,517.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.42

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