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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.70, 3,946.83 and 781.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.70, 3,946.83 and 781.87 is: 1,173.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.70 : 3,946.83 = 781.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.70/3,946.83 = 781.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.70x = 3,946.83 × 781.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.70x = 3,085,907.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,907.97/2,630.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.04

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