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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.08, 3,810.53 and 784.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.08, 3,810.53 and 784.67 is: 1,177.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.08 : 3,810.53 = 784.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.08/3,810.53 = 784.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.08x = 3,810.53 × 784.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.08x = 2,989,985.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,985.60/2,540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.12

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