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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.01, 3,639.36 and 782.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.01, 3,639.36 and 782.57 is: 1,173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.01 : 3,639.36 = 782.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.01/3,639.36 = 782.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.01x = 3,639.36 × 782.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.01x = 2,848,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,848,035.76/2,426.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.96

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