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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.82, 3,781.11 and 765.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.82, 3,781.11 and 765.75 is: 1,148.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.82 : 3,781.11 = 765.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.82/3,781.11 = 765.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.82x = 3,781.11 × 765.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.82x = 2,895,384.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895,384.98/2,520.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.59

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