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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.09, 3,802.82 and 779.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.09, 3,802.82 and 779.99 is: 1,170.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.09 : 3,802.82 = 779.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.09/3,802.82 = 779.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.09x = 3,802.82 × 779.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.09x = 2,966,152.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,152.92/2,535.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.04

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