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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.84, 3,814.89 and 787.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.84, 3,814.89 and 787.75 is: 1,181.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.84 : 3,814.89 = 787.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.84/3,814.89 = 787.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.84x = 3,814.89 × 787.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.84x = 3,005,179.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,179.60/2,542.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.82

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