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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.34, 3,812.64 and 786.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.34, 3,812.64 and 786.25 is: 1,179.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.34 : 3,812.64 = 786.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.34/3,812.64 = 786.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.34x = 3,812.64 × 786.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.34x = 2,997,688.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997,688.20/2,541.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.57

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