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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606, 3,909 and 782

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606, 3,909 and 782 is: 1,173

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606 : 3,909 = 782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606/3,909 = 782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606x = 3,909 × 782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606x = 3,056,838
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,056,838/2,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173

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