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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.34, 3,780.34 and 765.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.34, 3,780.34 and 765.24 is: 1,147.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.34 : 3,780.34 = 765.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.34/3,780.34 = 765.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.34x = 3,780.34 × 765.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.34x = 2,892,867.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,867.38/2,520.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.81

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