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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.14, 3,802.71 and 780.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.14, 3,802.71 and 780.13 is: 1,170.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.14 : 3,802.71 = 780.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.14/3,802.71 = 780.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.14x = 3,802.71 × 780.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.14x = 2,966,589.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,589.14/2,535.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.19

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