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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.79, 3,813.08 and 787.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.79, 3,813.08 and 787.32 is: 1,180.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.79 : 3,813.08 = 787.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.79/3,813.08 = 787.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.79x = 3,813.08 × 787.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.79x = 3,002,110.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,110.21/2,542.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.64

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