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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.39, 2,926.77 and 782.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.39, 2,926.77 and 782.10 is: 1,172.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.39 : 2,926.77 = 782.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.39/2,926.77 = 782.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.39x = 2,926.77 × 782.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.39x = 2,289,026.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,026.82/1,952.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.43

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