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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.32, 3,812.23 and 786.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.32, 3,812.23 and 786.25 is: 1,179.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.32 : 3,812.23 = 786.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.32/3,812.23 = 786.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.32x = 3,812.23 × 786.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.32x = 2,997,365.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997,365.84/2,541.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.45

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