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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.68, 3,778.04 and 764.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.68, 3,778.04 and 764.15 is: 1,145.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.68 : 3,778.04 = 764.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.68/3,778.04 = 764.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.68x = 3,778.04 × 764.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.68x = 2,886,985.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,985.45/2,519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.78

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