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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.52, 3,779.68 and 787.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.52, 3,779.68 and 787.76 is: 1,181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.52 : 3,779.68 = 787.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.52/3,779.68 = 787.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.52x = 3,779.68 × 787.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.52x = 2,977,480.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977,480.72/2,519.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.77

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