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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.29, 3,782.35 and 766.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.29, 3,782.35 and 766.03 is: 1,149.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.29 : 3,782.35 = 766.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.29/3,782.35 = 766.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.29x = 3,782.35 × 766.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.29x = 2,897,393.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,393.57/2,521.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.17

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