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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.57, 3,783.84 and 767.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.57, 3,783.84 and 767.56 is: 1,151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.57 : 3,783.84 = 767.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.57/3,783.84 = 767.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.57x = 3,783.84 × 767.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.57x = 2,904,314.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,314.77/2,522.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.33

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