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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.38, 2,821.59 and 785.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.38, 2,821.59 and 785.15 is: 1,177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.38 : 2,821.59 = 785.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.38/2,821.59 = 785.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.38x = 2,821.59 × 785.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.38x = 2,215,357.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,357.28/1,881.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.52

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