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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.82, 3,812.99 and 786.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.82, 3,812.99 and 786.75 is: 1,180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.82 : 3,812.99 = 786.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.82/3,812.99 = 786.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.82x = 3,812.99 × 786.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.82x = 2,999,869.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,869.88/2,541.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.21

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