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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.85, 3,640.86 and 783.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.85, 3,640.86 and 783.95 is: 1,175.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.85 : 3,640.86 = 783.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.85/3,640.86 = 783.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.85x = 3,640.86 × 783.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.85x = 2,854,262.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,262.51/2,427.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.63

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