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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.30, 2,819.70 and 785.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.30, 2,819.70 and 785.10 is: 1,176.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.30 : 2,819.70 = 785.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.30/2,819.70 = 785.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.30x = 2,819.70 × 785.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.30x = 2,213,746.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213,746.47/1,881.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.71

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