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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.98, 4,142.52 and 787.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.98, 4,142.52 and 787.44 is: 1,181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.98 : 4,142.52 = 787.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.98/4,142.52 = 787.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.98x = 4,142.52 × 787.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.98x = 3,261,985.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,985.95/2,761.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.03

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