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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.70, 3,782.42 and 766.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.70, 3,782.42 and 766.62 is: 1,149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.70 : 3,782.42 = 766.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.70/3,782.42 = 766.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.70x = 3,782.42 × 766.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.70x = 2,899,678.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,678.82/2,521.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.89

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