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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.12, 3,639.24 and 782.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.12, 3,639.24 and 782.84 is: 1,174.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.12 : 3,639.24 = 782.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.12/3,639.24 = 782.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.12x = 3,639.24 × 782.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.12x = 2,848,942.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,848,942.64/2,426.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.28

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