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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.19, 3,815.14 and 788.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.19, 3,815.14 and 788.33 is: 1,182.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.19 : 3,815.14 = 788.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.19/3,815.14 = 788.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.19x = 3,815.14 × 788.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.19x = 3,007,596.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,596.88/2,543.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.61

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