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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.04, 3,781.83 and 766.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.04, 3,781.83 and 766.74 is: 1,149.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.04 : 3,781.83 = 766.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.04/3,781.83 = 766.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.04x = 3,781.83 × 766.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.04x = 2,899,680.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,680.33/2,522.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.74

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