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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.45, 3,780.55 and 765.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.45, 3,780.55 and 765.37 is: 1,148.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.45 : 3,780.55 = 765.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.45/3,780.55 = 765.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.45x = 3,780.55 × 765.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.45x = 2,893,519.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,519.55/2,520.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.02

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