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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.19, 3,944.61 and 780.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.19, 3,944.61 and 780.87 is: 1,171.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.19 : 3,944.61 = 780.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.19/3,944.61 = 780.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.19x = 3,944.61 × 780.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.19x = 3,080,240.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,240.21/2,630.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.11

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