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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.12, 3,812.16 and 786.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.12, 3,812.16 and 786.12 is: 1,179.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.12 : 3,812.16 = 786.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.12/3,812.16 = 786.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.12x = 3,812.16 × 786.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.12x = 2,996,815.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,815.22/2,541.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.33

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