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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.84, 3,785.77 and 768.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.84, 3,785.77 and 768.84 is: 1,153.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.84 : 3,785.77 = 768.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.84/3,785.77 = 768.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.84x = 3,785.77 × 768.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.84x = 2,910,651.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,651.41/2,523.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.26

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