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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.16, 3,780.96 and 765.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.16, 3,780.96 and 765.28 is: 1,148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.16 : 3,780.96 = 765.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.16/3,780.96 = 765.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.16x = 3,780.96 × 765.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.16x = 2,893,493.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,493.07/2,520.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.14

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