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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.36, 3,944.85 and 780.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.36, 3,944.85 and 780.98 is: 1,171.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.36 : 3,944.85 = 780.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.36/3,944.85 = 780.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.36x = 3,944.85 × 780.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.36x = 3,080,848.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,848.95/2,630.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.27

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