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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.78, 3,639.40 and 782.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.78, 3,639.40 and 782.98 is: 1,174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.78 : 3,639.40 = 782.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.78/3,639.40 = 782.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.78x = 3,639.40 × 782.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.78x = 2,849,577.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,577.41/2,426.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.22

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