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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,882.01, 2,822.51 and 786.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,882.01, 2,822.51 and 786.15 is: 1,179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,882.01 : 2,822.51 = 786.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,882.01/2,822.51 = 786.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,882.01x = 2,822.51 × 786.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,882.01x = 2,218,918.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,918.20/1,882.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.01

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