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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.66, 3,805 and 781.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.66, 3,805 and 781.65 is: 1,172.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.66 : 3,805 = 781.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.66/3,805 = 781.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.66x = 3,805 × 781.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.66x = 2,974,178.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,178.25/2,536.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.48

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