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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.24, 3,777.72 and 787

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.24, 3,777.72 and 787 is: 1,180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.24 : 3,777.72 = 787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.24/3,777.72 = 787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.24x = 3,777.72 × 787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.24x = 2,973,065.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,065.64/2,518.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.61

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