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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.92, 3,945.69 and 781.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.92, 3,945.69 and 781.60 is: 1,172.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.92 : 3,945.69 = 781.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.92/3,945.69 = 781.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.92x = 3,945.69 × 781.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.92x = 3,083,931.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,931.58/2,630.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.19

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