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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.61, 3,810.91 and 786.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.61, 3,810.91 and 786.10 is: 1,178.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.61 : 3,810.91 = 786.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.61/3,810.91 = 786.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.61x = 3,810.91 × 786.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.61x = 2,995,749.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,749.77/2,541.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.68

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