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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.43, 3,784.17 and 767.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.43, 3,784.17 and 767.32 is: 1,151.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.43 : 3,784.17 = 767.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.43/3,784.17 = 767.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.43x = 3,784.17 × 767.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.43x = 2,903,669.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,669.32/2,522.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.14

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