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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.92, 3,776.88 and 786.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.92, 3,776.88 and 786.68 is: 1,180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.92 : 3,776.88 = 786.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.92/3,776.88 = 786.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.92x = 3,776.88 × 786.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.92x = 2,971,195.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,195.96/2,517.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.02

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