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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,877.58, 2,816.24 and 781.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,877.58, 2,816.24 and 781.16 is: 1,171.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,877.58 : 2,816.24 = 781.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,877.58/2,816.24 = 781.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,877.58x = 2,816.24 × 781.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,877.58x = 2,199,916.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,916.05/1,877.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.68

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