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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.65, 2,822.12 and 785.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.65, 2,822.12 and 785.72 is: 1,178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.65 : 2,822.12 = 785.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.65/2,822.12 = 785.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.65x = 2,822.12 × 785.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.65x = 2,217,396.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,396.13/1,881.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.43

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