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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.72, 3,811.44 and 785.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.72, 3,811.44 and 785.88 is: 1,178.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.72 : 3,811.44 = 785.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.72/3,811.44 = 785.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.72x = 3,811.44 × 785.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.72x = 2,995,334.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,334.47/2,540.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.93

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