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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.64, 3,640.23 and 782.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.64, 3,640.23 and 782.79 is: 1,174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.64 : 3,640.23 = 782.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.64/3,640.23 = 782.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.64x = 3,640.23 × 782.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.64x = 2,849,535.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,535.64/2,426.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.27

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