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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.45, 3,946.07 and 781.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.45, 3,946.07 and 781.35 is: 1,172.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.45 : 3,946.07 = 781.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.45/3,946.07 = 781.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.45x = 3,946.07 × 781.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.45x = 3,083,257.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,257.89/2,630.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.14

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