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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.51, 3,643.94 and 785.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.51, 3,643.94 and 785.88 is: 1,178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.51 : 3,643.94 = 785.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.51/3,643.94 = 785.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.51x = 3,643.94 × 785.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.51x = 2,863,695.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,695.64/2,429.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.72

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