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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.26, 3,810.49 and 785.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.26, 3,810.49 and 785.11 is: 1,177.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.26 : 3,810.49 = 785.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.26/3,810.49 = 785.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.26x = 3,810.49 × 785.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.26x = 2,991,653.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,653.80/2,540.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.70

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