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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.39, 3,639.63 and 783.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.39, 3,639.63 and 783.08 is: 1,174.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.39 : 3,639.63 = 783.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.39/3,639.63 = 783.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.39x = 3,639.63 × 783.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.39x = 2,850,121.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,121.46/2,426.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.63

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