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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.42, 3,782.88 and 767.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.42, 3,782.88 and 767.55 is: 1,151.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.42 : 3,782.88 = 767.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.42/3,782.88 = 767.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.42x = 3,782.88 × 767.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.42x = 2,903,549.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,549.54/2,522.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.10

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