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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.97, 3,812.97 and 786.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.97, 3,812.97 and 786.94 is: 1,180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.97 : 3,812.97 = 786.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.97/3,812.97 = 786.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.97x = 3,812.97 × 786.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.97x = 3,000,582.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,000,582.75/2,541.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.42

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