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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.88, 3,639.80 and 783.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.88, 3,639.80 and 783.56 is: 1,175.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.88 : 3,639.80 = 783.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.88/3,639.80 = 783.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.88x = 3,639.80 × 783.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.88x = 2,852,001.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852,001.69/2,426.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.17

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