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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521, 3,781.64 and 789.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521, 3,781.64 and 789.76 is: 1,184.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521 : 3,781.64 = 789.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521/3,781.64 = 789.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521x = 3,781.64 × 789.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521x = 2,986,588.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,588.01/2,521
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.68

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