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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.45, 3,782.05 and 766.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.45, 3,782.05 and 766.37 is: 1,149.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.45 : 3,782.05 = 766.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.45/3,782.05 = 766.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.45x = 3,782.05 × 766.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.45x = 2,898,449.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,449.66/2,521.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.52

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