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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.75, 3,781.26 and 789.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.75, 3,781.26 and 789.51 is: 1,184.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.75 : 3,781.26 = 789.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.75/3,781.26 = 789.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.75x = 3,781.26 × 789.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.75x = 2,985,342.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,342.58/2,520.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.31

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