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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.79, 3,643.92 and 785.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.79, 3,643.92 and 785.95 is: 1,178.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.79 : 3,643.92 = 785.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.79/3,643.92 = 785.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.79x = 3,643.92 × 785.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.79x = 2,863,948.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,948.65/2,429.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.68

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