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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.45, 3,943.49 and 780.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.45, 3,943.49 and 780.14 is: 1,170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.45 : 3,943.49 = 780.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.45/3,943.49 = 780.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.45x = 3,943.49 × 780.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.45x = 3,076,486.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,076,486.10/2,629.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.01

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