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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.58, 2,821.41 and 785.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.58, 2,821.41 and 785.65 is: 1,178.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.58 : 2,821.41 = 785.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.58/2,821.41 = 785.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.58x = 2,821.41 × 785.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.58x = 2,216,640.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,640.77/1,881.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.07

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