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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.21, 3,944.47 and 780.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.21, 3,944.47 and 780.32 is: 1,170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.21 : 3,944.47 = 780.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.21/3,944.47 = 780.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.21x = 3,944.47 × 780.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.21x = 3,077,964.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077,964.86/2,629.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.68

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