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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.16, 2,821.80 and 785.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.16, 2,821.80 and 785.56 is: 1,178.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.16 : 2,821.80 = 785.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.16/2,821.80 = 785.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.16x = 2,821.80 × 785.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.16x = 2,216,693.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,693.21/1,881.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.37

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