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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.76, 3,646.72 and 787.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.76, 3,646.72 and 787.26 is: 1,181.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.76 : 3,646.72 = 787.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.76/3,646.72 = 787.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.76x = 3,646.72 × 787.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.76x = 2,870,916.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,916.79/2,430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.08

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