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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.68, 2,821.97 and 785.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.68, 2,821.97 and 785.81 is: 1,178.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.68 : 2,821.97 = 785.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.68/2,821.97 = 785.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.68x = 2,821.97 × 785.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.68x = 2,217,541.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,541.27/1,881.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.49

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