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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.31, 3,943.83 and 780.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.31, 3,943.83 and 780.44 is: 1,170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.31 : 3,943.83 = 780.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.31/3,943.83 = 780.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.31x = 3,943.83 × 780.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.31x = 3,077,922.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077,922.69/2,629.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.62

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