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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.77, 3,782.12 and 789.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.77, 3,782.12 and 789.99 is: 1,184.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.77 : 3,782.12 = 789.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.77/3,782.12 = 789.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.77x = 3,782.12 × 789.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.77x = 2,987,833.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,833.03/2,521.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.82

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