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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.52, 3,782.88 and 767.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.52, 3,782.88 and 767.43 is: 1,150.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.52 : 3,782.88 = 767.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.52/3,782.88 = 767.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.52x = 3,782.88 × 767.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.52x = 2,903,095.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,095.60/2,522.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.87

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