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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.61, 3,944.07 and 780.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.61, 3,944.07 and 780.69 is: 1,170.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.61 : 3,944.07 = 780.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.61/3,944.07 = 780.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.61x = 3,944.07 × 780.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.61x = 3,079,096.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,096.01/2,629.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.93

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