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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.95, 3,776.80 and 762.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.95, 3,776.80 and 762.87 is: 1,144.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.95 : 3,776.80 = 762.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.95/3,776.80 = 762.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.95x = 3,776.80 × 762.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.95x = 2,881,205.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881,205.51/2,517.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.27

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