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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.68, 3,777.30 and 786.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.68, 3,777.30 and 786.84 is: 1,180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.68 : 3,777.30 = 786.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.68/3,777.30 = 786.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.68x = 3,777.30 × 786.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.68x = 2,972,130.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,130.73/2,518.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.04

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