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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.06, 3,942.68 and 780.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.06, 3,942.68 and 780.23 is: 1,170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.06 : 3,942.68 = 780.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.06/3,942.68 = 780.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.06x = 3,942.68 × 780.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.06x = 3,076,203.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,076,203.17/2,629.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.08

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