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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.38, 4,180.10 and 812.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.38, 4,180.10 and 812.48 is: 1,218.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.38 : 4,180.10 = 812.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.38/4,180.10 = 812.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.38x = 4,180.10 × 812.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.38x = 3,396,222.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,396,222.69/2,787.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.43

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