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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.76, 3,946.75 and 781.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.76, 3,946.75 and 781.84 is: 1,172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.76 : 3,946.75 = 781.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.76/3,946.75 = 781.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.76x = 3,946.75 × 781.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.76x = 3,085,727.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,727.02/2,630.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.94

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